Africa-Press – Mauritius. The five Mauritian athletes who won the country three Silver and two Bronze Medals at the recent Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, met the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this morning, at the New Treasury Building, in Port-Louis.
They were accompanied by the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr Jean Christophe Stephan Toussaint, and the president of the Mauritius Olympic Committee, Mr Philippe Hao Thyn Voon Ha Shun.
The Silver Medalists are: Louis Richarno Colin for the Men’s Over 60kg-63.5kg (Light Welterweight); Remi Feuillet for the Men -90 kg in Judo; and Marie Hanitra Roilya Ranaivosoa in the Women’s 49kg for Weightlifting.
The Bronze Medalists are: Christianne Legentil Women -57kg for Judo; and, Sebastien Perrinne for Men +100 kg in Judo. In a statement following the meeting, Mr Colin expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for having received his fellow athletes and himself immediately after flying back to Mauritius from the Games.
The Prime Minister was receptive to the needs of athletes which were discussed during the meeting, he said. Mr Colin moreover expressed gratitude to all those who have been supporting him in his sporting endeavours, including the authorities and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation.
As for Ms Ranaivosoa, she stated that it was a privilege for her to have reached this stage after putting efforts over so many years. It was an honour to speak with the Prime Minister who was attentive about our projects and expectations for the future, she further emphasised.
Mr Perrinne, for his part, highlighted that it was a pleasure to meet and exchange ideas on the sports sector with the Prime Minister and discuss challenges that athletes face.
On her side, Ms Legentil acknowledged the support of the Prime Minister leading to winning five Medals at the Commonwealth Games. She likewise thanked her family in Rodrigues, the Sports Ministry, Sports Federations and the Mauritius Olympic Committee, for their assistance and encouragement.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed his support to athletes during the meeting and this is very motivating, she said. Ms Legentil recalled that this was her second participation at the Games with the objective to win a Medal which was attained.
As for Mr Feuillet he indicated that the meeting with Prime Minister Jugnauth allowed them to examine the outcome of the Games as well as what Government has done so far and what will be done in the future for sportspersons including for the Olympic Games.
Speaking about his performance at the Games, he shared that it was a very particular competition for him as there were not too many contestants in his category.
‘I wanted to win the Gold Medal, but, nevertheless I met an objective’, he added. Mauritius is ranked 27th on the final scoreboard over 40 participating countries at the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham.
Team Mauritius was composed of around 60 Athletes who competed in some 10 sports disciplines including: Judo; Athletics and para Athletics; Triathlon and para Triathlon; Aquatics – Swimming and para Swimming; Wrestling; Table tennis and para Table tennis; Badminton; Boxing; and Cycling road.
The Commonwealth Games bring nations together in a colourful celebration of sport and human performance and were first held in 1930. The Games are organised every four years and bring together athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations to compete in the international multi-sport event.
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