A ten-year chapter will soon close for Tony Estanguet. A few hours before the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games, this Sunday, September 8, the president of Paris 2024 confided in half-words about his future, not without some apprehension, in the columns of the Parisian.
The end of Paris 2024 also marks the epilogue of an extraordinary adventure for Tony Estanguet. The closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games, organized this Sunday, September 8 at the Stade de France from 8:30 p.m., will put an end to ten years of hard work for the president of the Games organizing committee. The 46-year-old triple world champion and triple Olympic canoe slalom champion will nevertheless remain in office until spring 2025. “when the balance sheets are settled”, precise The Parisian.
In any case, the president of Paris 2024 can be proud of what he has achieved, as these Games will have left their mark and provided unique moments for the athletes and the public. “I had it in my head that I had to succeed in these Games, the mission is accomplished, so it will be easier to turn the page”, he confided in the columns of the daily newspaper, a few hours before the final show, where several stars of electronic music will perform. “When I stopped my career, I was afraid of not experiencing strong things again, what I experienced through this human adventure was stronger than anything”, adds the flag bearer of the French delegation to the Beijing Olympics, who won the hearts of the French.
“I hope I’ll allow myself to breathe”
Although Tony Estanguet prefers not to talk about his future for the time being, he does not hide some apprehensions. “I’m going to have to live a normal life again,” he realizes, with our colleagues. And the boss of Paris 2024 hopes to be able to rest… But will he give himself the right? “I am father of three childrenI come from the southwest, I want to find my roots again. I’ve been in a kind of whirlwind for 10 years, I put pressure on myself not to disappoint. I hope I can allow myself to breathe.” A well deserved vacation.
