The dissolution of the National Assembly, and the legislative elections, the first round of which is scheduled for June 30 and the second for July 7, is worrying. Particularly in the sporting sphere, which fears experiencing the Olympic Games under the control of a government led by the National Rally (RN). The athletes of the Cercle d’escrime Orléans spoke on this subject for France Bleu.
Selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Cécilia Berder does not have peace of mind. “There is a real form of sadness. We talk about it among ourselves during training. I try to push them to make a proxy because during the first round of the legislative elections, we are in training so we have to organize ourselves. A far-right Prime Minister for the Olympics ceremony? It makes my blood run cold. »
“We live in a completely crazy world”
Boladé Apithy, 38, qualified for the Olympic Games for the third time in his career. He too is worried about the political destiny of his country. “We live in a completely crazy world. When you’ve done a little history, you know where the extreme right comes from, you know how it ends. Having these ideas in 2024… We, as athletes, when we find ourselves on a field, there are no more countries, colors, religions. We do not care ! »
This Monday, Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, reassured regarding the smooth running of the Paris Olympic Games. “The elections are a democratic process which will not disrupt the Olympics. » According to him, “everyone will support the Games”.