He goes around in circles in the deserted aisles of the Apollo Theater, a stone’s throw from Place de la République. This Parisian theater is Adil Rami’s new playground. A stadium in the shape of a stage which he didn’t even know was called “the boards” to name it. The one where no one expected the 2018 world champion.
From January 21, he will be the headliner of “Jeu de la vérité”, the famous successful play written by actor Philippe Lellouche.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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