The world of French basketball paid tribute to Frédéric Forte Monday evening, ahead of the France - Bulgaria match, counting for the qualifications for the 2019 World Cup. A minute of applause was respected in Beaublanc, in memory of the one who was player and then director of the CSP Limoges, died suddenly a year ago at the age of 47 years.
His death, brutal, had deeply affected the world of French basketball a year ago. On December 31, 2017, Frederic Forte disappeared from a heart attack at the age of 47.
The Caen leader, who had also started his career in Caen BC, had made the heyday of the French basketball team and especially CSP Limoges, with whom he won an unforgettable European title in 1993. A club that he will lead afterwards, before becoming president.
Monday night, the Salle Beaublanc again paid a tribute to him, ahead of the meeting France - Bulgaria, counting for the qualifications at the World Cup 2019. After a minute of applause respected by the public, Jean-Pierre Siutat , the president of the French Basketball Federation, presented a trophy to Frédéric Forte's wife and two daughters.
The moving tribute to Frédéric Forte in Beaublanc
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