Wrapped in a large blue-white-red flag, Léna Grandveau, Suzanne Wajoka and Sarah Bouktit wiggle. There they are, clapping their hands when the first musical notes resonate. “Children from elsewhere, united under the same flag. Children, by the way, we’re going to get our swimsuits wet. Children elsewhere, not the same roots but the same fight and we sweated to get there. » Words echoing the diverse and varied origins of this French team of all colors, which represents all regions of the country.
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.
