Only a few days left and the Winter Olympics will begin in Beijing, China. A planetary event during which the French delegation will try to shine to bring back as many medals as possible to the country. To ensure that things go for the best, the athletes can count on the presence of their head of mission and also president of the FFSG, Nathalie Pechalat. Jean Dujardin’s wife has decided to stay in the sport that made her famous in order to hold important positions there.
With several quality elements, like the couple formed by Guillaume Cizeron and Gabriella Papadakis, the French skating team should look great during this competition. And to support them, Nathalie Péchalat was supposed to take off in the last few days in the direction of Beijing, except that a major setback prevents her from doing so at the moment. Jeanne’s mother was tested positive for Covid-19 and therefore cannot go to China at the moment, just like Brigitte Henriques, the president of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF). “They will remotely support the French athletes and the management present in China and plan to travel to Beijing when their situation permits”specifies a press release from the CNOSF published on Tuesday.
A big blow for the 38-year-old former skater who was to be happy to fly away for the Olympic Games, which have been awaited for four years. President of the FFSG since March 2020 and her great victory in the elections, she continues to be involved at a high level in sport. Five-time French champion, she is one of the best French skaters of the last 20 years.
Forced to stay in France and confine herself, let’s hope for Nathalie Péchalat that she can count on the support of Jean Dujardin in this difficult period.