Reflecting on his journey, Mitrovic admitted that just a year prior, physical exhaustion and constant setbacks pushed him to the brink of walking away from the sport entirely. “L’année dernière, je voulais arrêter le judo. J’en avais marre de tout,” Mitrovic recalled of his lowest point. Yet, a resilient inner drive kept him going, reminding … Read more
French judoka Amandine Buchard, a double Olympic medalist, has officially changed domestic clubs, transitioning from Stade Français to Marnaval Saint-Dizier, according to recent federation and club announcements. The move alters the landscape for the elite 52-kilogram competitor as she sets her sights on new domestic and international cycles. The Transition from Paris to Marnaval Amandine … Read more
French judokas Blandine Pont and Sarah-Léonie Cysique secured the nation’s opening podium finishes at the Grand Slam of Lausanne in Switzerland, capturing two silver medals on Friday, August 28. Competing at a newly established stop on the international calendar, both athletes advanced to their respective gold-medal bouts before dropping finals against international opponents. Blandine Pont … Read more