On the first day of the European judo Championships, world number one Luka Mkheidze landed a bronze medal in the “golden score” overtime against Armenian Ashik Andreyan. Although Luka lost his title, he has won another medal at a major event, proving his dependability at such meets. Congratulations. Can't wait for the world championships (13 to 20 June).
As part of its Impact Together programme, ENGIE is supporting seven top-level athletes!
Luka MKHEIDZE bronze medal
Pauline ADO reaches the quarter-finals in Lisbon
Pauline Ado took part in the Caparica Surf Fest, her first competition this year. She reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Francisca Veselko who went on to win the competition.
Raphaël BEAUGILLET winner of the first two round in the French Cup
Raphaël Beaugillet won the tandem heat of the first round of the French Cup at the famous Paris-Longchamp hippodrome. Riding with his new pilot, Hugo Pommé, they completed 20 laps (72 km) at an average speed of 45.93 km/h! And won the next day in Adainville.
Emmanuelle MORCH winner of the ITF3S singles and doubles wheelchair tennis tournament in Chile
Having already won the “Futures” tournament in Nancy in early April, Emmanuelle Morch did it all again in Sandiego (Chile) in a superior category tournament: the ITF3S. First of all, she won the doubles alongside Frenchwoman Zoé Maras. Then the next day, she went head-to-head against her compatriot and won 7-5; 6-1.
Fabien LAMIRAULT lands a gold
Following a well-deserved break, Fabien Lamirault, one of the five bearers of the Paralympic Flame, returned to competition in Spain for the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava. He delivered a perfect performance and got through to the semi-finals. Following a close match that he ultimately ended up winning three games to two, Fabien got through to the finals which he won three games to zero (11-9; 11-9; 12-10)!
Elodie CLOUVEL is pregnant
Elodie Clouvel was on the front cover of Le Figaro last week and shared news of her first pregnancy: “People tried to tell me that I had to choose. That you couldn't be an accomplished athlete and bear a child. That once you hit 30, you had to slow down, stay in your little box and stop daring. I refused to play by those rules. I've chosen my own finish line”. Congratulations!
Future major Team ENGIE fixtures:
- 1 to 4 May & 15 to 18 May: Para-cycling road race world cup for Raphaël BEAUGILLET (Belgium & Italy)
- 6 to 16 May: Open Thermana Lasko for Fabien LAMIRAULT (Slovenia)
- Between 15 and 31 May: ITFFS Brescia, ITF3S Padova (Italy) and Royan Open International (France) for Emmanuelle MORCH
- 13 to 20 June: World Judo Championships for Luka Mkheidze (Hungary)
- 8 to 13 July: Caraïbos Lacanau Pro for Pauline ADO (France)