The French are once again on the roof of Europe. A habit ? Not that much! The Blues in question are European champions of blind football, a discipline still poorly known but worth the detour. These Blues have nothing to be ashamed of their record. Already three times winners of the Euro, they are now aiming for the next World Cup in 2023 and the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. What to apprehend the sequel in a big way, like champions!
Girondin players in the national blind football team
Among the players recently crowned European champions is Mika Miguez. Based in Gironde, he practices blind football at the Mérignac club with Khalifa Youme. The Senegalese, injured, could not live the European adventure, but both were able to vibrate for their sport during the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The adventure is beautiful for these passionate and courageous men. Their sport forces them to surpass themselves, to give their all as athletes but also as men. Encouraged by the coach of the national team, Toussaint Akpweh, they represent the visually impaired and thus give a strong signal to society. Are they an example?
Voy, a film to dive into the world of blind football
In order to find out more, a documentary film takes you behind the scenes of the preparation for a major sporting event such as the Games. Behind the camera, the Girondin Nicolas Kieffer who followed the Blues in their preparation with “Voy”. True enthusiast, he shows with delicacy, hardness… and realism the life of these men that nothing stops. On and off the pitch, they display an iron will to give the best of themselves.