Monaco Athletes Conclude Competitions with Promising Performances

Monaco's athletes demonstrated commendable performances as they competed on the international stage this past week. Xiaoxin Yang's aspirations in the table tennis tournament concluded in the round of 32 following a defeat to Czech competitor Hana Matelova. Meanwhile, swimmer Théo Druenne secured a seventh-place finish in his 800-meter freestyle heat, showcasing his growing prowess in the pool.

In the realm of judo, Marvin Gadeau entered the over 100kg category with high hopes and a positive outlook, having prepared extensively for his bout against the formidable 2022 world champion, Andy Granda of Cuba. Gadeau, feeling well-prepared and recovered after his arrival in Paris over a week prior, ultimately faced elimination at the hands of Granda, marking a challenging but valuable experience in his athletic career.

On the athletics front, Marie-Charlotte Gastaud took to the tracks at the Stade de France, competing in the 100m preliminaries. Gastaud finished sixth in her series with a time of 12.41 seconds. Despite not advancing further, her participation highlighted Monaco's continued presence and competitive spirit in international track events.