Teddy Riner, Clarisse Agbégnénou, David Douillet, Lucie Décosse and so many other names: for several decades, French judo has monopolized the podiums in all categories. A success on the tatami mats which is illustrated by the 24 medals obtained during the last four editions of the Olympic Games.
France is often neck and neck with Japan for the medal table in this discipline. Before the Paris 2024 Olympics, the French judokas still represent concrete chances of success at home. A boon for a sport which brings together more than 500,000 members in France.
First medals obtained in 1972 at the Olympic Games
If judo was born in Japan, with an introduction to the Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo, France knew how to import its codes and make it its own to develop its champions. On RMC Sport, David Douillet highlighted the successful internationalization and appropriation by his country. “Other forms of judo were born on all continents, each with its own style. In the same way, we knew how to seek out developments and the best elements who became executives, that is to say foreign national coaches, or who came for internships and exchanges. »
14 athletes supported by an entire country: together, on the way to Paris. ������
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