Georges Julien Paul, 28, was the only African representative in the men’s singles badminton tournament at the Tokyo Games. Three years later, after a serious injury and serious hesitation, the Mauritian hopes to relive the Olympic adventure in France, the country where he now trains. Encounter.
From our special correspondent in Accra,
« If I’m still here, it’s really thanks to the support of my family and the love I have for badminton. » Julien Paul, multi-medalist at the African Championships, is barely sweating as he has just finished his first match at the African Games, this March 7, 2024 in Accra. A victory without torment against Burkinabè Abdoul Fatao Tapsoba, in the second round of the men’s singles tournament. Serenity which contrasts with the doubts which assailed the Mauritian at the end of 2021. “ I had a big injury, a torn Achilles tendonhe says. There, it was really a question mark in my career because either I came back with goals to achieve, or I stopped badminton. Finally, I set myself a new challenge and I really want to be in Paris ».
2024-03-07 23:49:41
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