Gabriella Willems back in Andrimont: “I was in these young people’s shoes before” (photos and video)

A historic performance for the woman who competed in her first Olympics. Obviously, this deserved to be put in the spotlight, particularly in her Andrimont club to which she remains very attached.

It was last Friday, October 11, that a special evening was organized for him in Dissonnaise. On the program: a protocol part as well as a judo demonstration in the company of many children, naturally delighted to see their idol.

“It’s a pleasure to bring this medal back to Andrimont, I’m very proud of the work that the club is doing with all these young people. It’s positive to see that there are so many of them. I think there is a way to “create “lots of future champions here”she declared that evening. “I was in their place before.”

Thinking back to her legendary day of July 31, the champion evokes a medal received “as a reward” After “all these difficult years”she who as a reminder had qualified for the Tokyo Games in 2021, then forced to give up due to a rupture of the cruciate ligaments in her right knee.“I hope it also marks a new beginning because I still have a few years ahead of me.”

The evening in photos: