Eliminated in the last 16 of the TT8* table tennis category, Victor Farinloye does not intend to put away his racket yet, despite approaching 50 years of age. The Nigerian intends to return for the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
From our special correspondent at the Arena Paris Sud,
The crazy atmosphere at the Arena Paris Sud got the better of him, he said. Victor Farinloye was unlucky to play his round of 16 at the same time as the Frenchwoman Lucie Hautière, whose supporters were making a hell of a noise to push her against the Japanese Yuri Tonomo. The Nigerian lasted barely more than 20 minutes against the Croatian Borna Zohil and was knocked out in three sets (11-7; 11-7; 11-7). I’m not used to playing in this atmosphere with too much noise. I couldn’t really concentrate on my strategy. It was too loud. “, confides Victor Farinloye.
But the Nigerian table tennis player could also have mentioned the age difference between him (49 years old) and his opponent who was not yet an adult (17 years old). And that was a bit visible on the table. I did my best and despite my age, I work, I train hard to stay at this level. ” he retorts.
Passionate about football
Also read2024 Paralympic Games schedule and calendar
Passionate about football, which he played before his “accident in 1987”, “a miracle”, Victor Farinloye has been disabled in his right leg since he was 12 years old.
The one who already has two small children intends to prolong the pleasure of the table until the end.
Read more on RFI
