He was one of the many athletes interviewed this Wednesday, May 8, on the occasion of the arrival of the Olympic flame on French soil. Antoine Dupont, barring a disaster scenario, will become an Olympian during the 2024 Olympics, which are taking place at home for the French international.
“Even bigger and more unifying”
Obviously, the player from Stade Toulousain will be greatly awaited, he who will discover rugby sevens during these Games, a discipline allowing him to participate: “I realized the difference between the 7 and the 15 at the beginning, I had specific sessions with the physical trainers”he explains at the microphone of TF1.
If for his part the player is preparing well, notably with a Champions Cup final in his sights, he is already haranguing the French public: “The most motivating thing is to receive guests in Paris. We had a taste with the Rugby World Cup, we now hope that it will be even bigger and more unifying with a medal to boot. »
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