he sold for the tricolor armchair exercise – Libération

2024-09-05 10:30:53

After poor results in saber on Tuesday and foil on Wednesday, the French team hopes to succeed in the team foil on Thursday, August 5, or in the invitational on Friday.

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This Thursday, August 5, is the third day of cycling events. Time for team foil. We are crossing our fingers but despite a good start – a victory for the women in the round of 16 against Brazil – we don’t really believe in France’s chances given the tournament, especially from China. We are banking more on the sword, Friday, to get the tricolor armchair practice out of the gray area of ​​the clock, this thanks in-between the activities and counter-activities, in which our seven representatives seem to become since the beginning of attack on Tuesday.

Panache

On the first day, of the sabre, the Grand Palais was as hot as during the Olympic Games. He immediately fell in love with each country swashbuckler, especially for Brianna Vidé. The 24-year-old from Toulouse drew the fire by swinging his blade, in line with what he said before the Paralympic Games during meetings with the press: “Oh no, I’m not afraid at all A big explosion at the Grand Palais. It was also certain that he would sell me. “

A podiatrist born with a club foot made the podium, reaching the lower end. But it failed to materialize. Brianna Vidé, who exudes panache, has been on par with Georgian Nino Tibilashvili. Even making a comeback, while leading 11-6, which made the stands happy, to the point of the noble house seemed to be passed by a metro train. Borderline creepy. But Hajmási won 15-11. After the match, Vidé had no regrets “Have the courage to play the game, safety doesn’t pay, it’s part of the experience.” And the fencer was good: “I’m smiling, these are my first Games, I have no right to mourn.”

This micro way is up. The problem is that on a macro level, for the entire French team, Wednesday was a waste of time. In addition to Brianna Vidé, Maxime Valet, Clémence Delavoipière and Cécile Demaude have all crossed the sword in vain. And in the end, as expected, Asia won. In the men’s A category, German Maurice Schmidt beat Briton Piers Gilliver 15-8, China’s Gu Haiyan won the women’s category with Poland’s Kinga Drózdz 15-10. And, in category B, Thai Saysunee Jana defeated China’s world champion Xiao Rong by one point, but the latter’s teammate, Feng Yanke also beat Pole Michal Dabrowski to the position.

“I stole my games”

Is it a hot stage? After all, the great support of the fans is still pressing in that it comes with the hope of a medal. It should be fine the next day. But Wednesday also turned briny. Or even worse, with such scenarios. The two gold medals of the Chinese, a Thai, the British, and Brianna Vidé, this time stopped by one point even before the small final, by Hong Kong Yu Chui Yee Alison, although the French lady and the whole Grand Palais thought that has won .

The same feeling of incomprehension spread to the stands during the defeat of Maxime Valet against the Ukrainian Oleg Naumenko, in compensation for the bronze medal. Immediately, in a mixed environment, the resident of Toulouse, who is also a sports doctor, developed a specific diagnosis: “This match is a real scam, I can’t play. I have stolen my Games in this game it is angry, unfair I feel. “ Valet, 37, is one of the most reliable members of the French team and can rightfully aim for the podium, especially in foil where he is the world number two, European vice-champion and bronze medalist in the year 2016 in Rio.

Sébastien Barrois, coach and manager of the French team, insisted Released, before the competition: “We have complaints and complaints…” while, “As in all competitive sports, it will be one that will make the difference, the ability to overcome yourself and hurt yourself.” But those who have previously taken care of the French practice team also point to the championships taken by them Devices “apps” China and Eastern countries, in professional. We can also point to the fact that almost all French Paralympians shoot all weapons (saber, foil, epee), without their competitors, which leads to a tired race. Be aware that major delays make it even harder on Tuesday. In short, a combo that sells. So the sword comes, Friday, to hit the mark at these Paralympic Games.