In Madagascar, judo and weightlifting are on track to be represented in the 2024 Paris Olympics. For the island's athletes, access to major international competitions remains a challenge.
Too many talents, forced to choose between studies and sport, are diverted from a professional career before even reaching the level of international competitions. No support from the State for the professional retraining of its athletes, and no more during their career, adds Éric Saïd, president of the Malagasy Judo Federation.