« I have no excuse. I came to try everything rather than forfeit because I am still injured on my back and I fought under infiltration. But, if I was disappointed after my 2nd fight, I normally lost in repechage. I try an adventure without filter. I came back because I fully live my life. At 5, I dreamt of being world champion. I di dit at 33 years old. I dreamt of the Olympics. It will be done or not, but I'm going after things. It's been a year and a half that I'm training hard. Karate serves to continue to flourish.

If I had a podium, it would have been a great opportunity not to get closer to Tokyo but, in any case, not to move away. This defeat takes me a litte bit away from it. But, well, after the 98 Worlds, I was injured for a year and I became World champion in 2000. It's not done yet. It's up to me to see if this dream continues to bring me happiness and serenity, or if the defeat corresponds to an unanswered humiliation. Today (read Saturday 14th), I learned some things. But I will take a step back and my body will give me its signals ».