France’s Minister of Sport
Laura Flessel, hosted by French Squash Federation president
Jean Denis Barbet,
has visited the French Squash National Training Centre in Creteil to
watch women’s world No.2 (and WSF Olympic Commission member)
Camille Sermecompeting in a French Regional League match on the eve of her departure for Philadelphia to defend her
US Open title.
Flessel was impressed by the athleticism of the players. The former
Olympic fencing champion explained to Serme that she had played squash
during her time competing internationally, as it is an excellent sport
for reflexes, fitness and stamina.
World Squash Federation President Jacques Fontaine, who also attended the meeting (and is pictured above, right, with Flessel and Barbet), said:
“Squash is a very well established sport in France, with great players such as Camille, Gregory Gaultier and others too.
“We really hope that our Olympic dream will be realised here in
Paris in 2024 and are very grateful that our Minister of Sport Mdm
Flessel has shown her interest in squash by visiting us.”
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