Death of Cyril Pages, coach of the French para-judo team who contributed to the success of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

This Wednesday, October 30, France judo announced the death of Cyril Pages. He was the coach of the French para-judo team.

A figure in French sport has passed away. This Wednesday, October 30, the death of Cyril Pages, the coach of the French para-judo team, was announced. “It is with immense sadness that France Judo learned of the death of Cyril Pages, coach of the French para judo team. France Judo would like to offer its most sincere condolences to his family and associates itself with the pain of his loved ones. Thank you for everything Cyril”, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) France Judo, the French Judo Federation.

Death of Cyril Pages: coach of the French para-judo team for several years

Cyril Pages joined the French para-judo team in 2012. He contributed to the influence of the French in this sport for many years. He was also present during these Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and accompanied the athletes. He was notably alongside medalists such as Cyril Jonard, who shone during the competition. “The French Paralympic and Sports Committee would like to extend its most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Cyril Pages. Upon learning of his disappearance, the Paralympic movement loses a dedicated man, who worked for a long time to promote para judo.“, also indicated the French Paralympic and Sports Committee on its social networks.

Death of Cyril Pages: tributes to the coach follow one another

The death of Cyril Pages, himself a former champion, caused emotion within the French sports community. “It is with emotion that we learned of the death of Cyril Pages. Devoted coach of the para-judo collective and present at our side during the Paris 2024 Games, the French Olympic and Paralympic Team would like to offer its most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.“, declared the French Olympic and Paralympic team on social networks. Internet users were also saddened to learn this news and brought their condolences to the family of Cyril Pages.