In Méjannes, breakdancing sets the pace before the Olympic Games

Lussy Sky était présent pour partager son expérience. Midi Libre – YANIS LAWSON

the essential The Méjannes-le-Clap sports center welcomes French and Ukrainian dancers qualified for the Paris Olympics. They take the opportunity to share their passion with young “breakers” amateurs.

Jawad Frikah, director of the All’Style association and co-organizer of the event, was proud that such an event could happen and above all in a limited time."The project came together very quickly. Our Ukrainian friends had already come to events that we had organized in the past, which made it easier for them to be here today. On the other hand, for the presence of the French delegation, everything was done in 15 days. It was a nice surprise". 

The young B-boys and B-girls were all very attentive to the advice given by Lussy Sky. Midi Libre – YANIS LAWSON

Sheltered by the new sports courtyard, amateur “B-boy” and “B-girl” were able to benefit, this Saturday, from the experience of Lussy Sky, a famous Ukrainian dancer who unfortunately did not qualify for the Olympic Games. He was however accompanied by his compatriot Stefani, one of the most promising B-Girls of her generation, and qualified for the Paris events. She will lead the workshop this Sunday.

A sport of transmission

The opportunity for her to share her experience: "I am really happy to be here and to be able to meet these young people". This future Olympian does not hide the pride she felt during her selection: "This’is a real opportunity for me. I am very happy, especially in view of the current context affecting Ukraine.

Stefani will represent Ukraine at the Olympic Games. Midi Libre – YANIS LAWSON

As for the participants, Roksy, a young 11-year-old B-girl from Gard, beams: "It's a big thing. It allows me to meet my idols and share a moment with them and even have them judge me during battles.As for the Olympic Games, the latter admits to being "happy with the recognition" of her sport:&amp ;nbsp;"It will allow us to discover a discipline that people are not too familiar with. I hope that this will be known and recognized."

Rocksy is only 11 years old but is already getting along as well as the big guys. Midi Libre – YANIS LAWSON

Sofiane Kinzi, one of the four coaches of the French breakdance team, was keen to be present at this event. "We would be nothing if others had not passed on breaking to us". Beyond the event, the coach would like to highlight the quality of the reception center. "It’is a very beautiful complex, everything is within reach: river, swimming pool, bike… Not to mention the setting that the south offers, it’s great for preparation and clearing the mind. It’is the essence of the station wagon to thrive on all sports".

Winning bet

A successful bet for the departmental council and the Méjannes sports center, represented by Ghislain Chassary, president of the Méjannes-le-Clap departmental sports center and departmental advisor. For the latter, "the center is now recognized and those who know it wish to return there. There is a real synergy that has been put in place, notably with the welcoming of the French women's 3×3 basketball team last year. Welcoming the French breaking team shows the work accomplished.

In addition, the latter seeks to remind us that "in these times, this diversity that breaking brings is good". At his side, Vincent Bouget, departmental advisor responsible for Sports, adds: "Very few people believed in the Olympic project in Méjannes and we show that we have fulfilled the contract. We will continue to renovate, always in collaboration with local committees, in order to truly transform the place into a performance and sports health center.

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