The International Judo Federation recently unveiled the official list of athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games. This list includes young judoka Laura Rasoanaivo. After years of hard work and waiting, she expresses immense relief and gratitude for this long-awaited qualification. “I am enormously relieved after years of working and waiting to be officially qualified. It is a great relief for me, with all the sacrifices, psychological and physical pain I have endured, including injuries, fatigue , defeats, bitterness and loneliness,” she confided on her page.
This qualification is a victory not only for her, but also for all of Malagasy judo. This athlete’s enthusiasm and determination perfectly illustrate the Olympic spirit that every participant should have. She is already scheduled to meet on July 31 in Paris, where she will fly the colors of the country. In her message, she warmly thanked everyone who supported her throughout this difficult journey.
A busy schedule for the Olympics
Laura Rasoanaivo had a very busy schedule for this qualification course. After her participation in the Grand Slam, she joined the France Judo international training camp in Paris. Then, she continued with a three-month internship at the Olympic Center of the International Judo Federation in Dunavarsany, Hungary, according to the Malagasy Judo Federation. She also participated in the African Games in March and the African Senior Championship in April.
The names of other waiting participants
The qualification system in judo is among the most difficult of the disciplines. In her last points tally, Laura Rasoanaivo accumulated 1437 points. She ranked 7th in the continental rankings, among the 12 in search of a place. Madagascar has already confirmed the participation of seven athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Among them, three are already qualified: Fabio Rakotoarimanana (table tennis), Laura Rasoanaivo (judo) and Rosina Randafiarison (weightlifting). Two wild cards will be awarded for swimming.
2024-06-25 15:38:02
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