Pauline Cuq, a 17-year-old judokate from Niort, became European champion in her category on Tuesday, August 17, in Riga, Latvia. His last victory before going to train at INSEP in a few days.
She was the favorite of the competition in the under 44 kg category. Pauline Cuq, 17, judokate at Dan 79 in Niort won gold at the European Judo Championships in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday August 17th.
« It was a stressful finale », Concedes the athlete. Against the Swedish Tara Balbufath, the fight was ” very tight ». « I managed to put her on her back. I couldn’t believe it, it went very quickly », Remembers the Niortaise. After a long tiring day, a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed the young woman. “ I was relieved, really happy. It’s a touching moment ».
14 hours of weekly training
Before getting there, Pauline Cuq worked a lot. Two hours of daily training, sometimes twice a day, with his father Cédric Cuq, and his Dan 79 trainer, Anthony Mortini.
A requirement that the baccalaureate also applies in school life. One year in advance, she will be back at Science Po Paris. ” School was cool. They allowed me to have a schedule arranged for my training ».
Because in parallel with these studies, Pauline will also start training at INSEP. The judokate will be able to meet new opponents. ” At CREPS, I trained with older people, there I’m going to fight people in my category ».
The Olympics: ” We must not go too far, take the time »
Pauline Cuq is considering the rest of her career, her head on her shoulders. The 2024 Olympic Games? ” It is still very far away. This is a goal that seems unrealizable to me at the moment, but achievable if I continue on this path. We must not go too far and take the time ».
Pauline moved to the junior category in less than 48 kg. The French tournament is in December, but “ for the moment I will take the time to breathe », Smiles the European champion.
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