Another fine day for French judo! After Clarisse Agbégnénou 's bronze medal yesterday, it was Maxime-Gaël Ngayap Hambou 's turn to win bronze in the -90kg category. What beautiful young athletes!
Yes, Maxime-Gaël Ngayap Hambou has only been a senior for two years, and is taking part in his first Olympic Games in Paris. A situation not unlike that of judoka Joan-Benjamin Gaba , who won a silver medal in the -73kg category on his first appearance at the Games.
A very mature Maxime-Gaël Ngayap Hambou won the bronze medal against Rafael Macedo. The Brazilian was awarded a third elimination shido for placing his hand in his opponent's kimono, which is forbidden in judo.
"It's really not bad, it was a big day. I'd have preferred it to end with a gold medal, but with a bronze, I'm still very satisfied. At home, with a crowd like that, it was really good. I don't realize yet that it was the Olympic Games, but when I go to bed tonight, I'll realize," declared Maxime-Gaël Ngayap Hambou, with a smile on his face.
