2023-08-19 15:00:10
A pre-selection of 8 players from the French team has been announced to prepare for the next European Cup. Les Bleues want to keep the title.
Still as conquering, the Bleues du basket 3×3 are heading for the European peaks. Holder of the European Cup title, the French women’s team wants to do it once more. From September 5 to 7, Laëtitia Guapo and her band will be in Jerusalem to defend their continental crown. Currently ranked first in the FIBA World Rankings, France have the opportunity to confirm. Defending its rank on the international scene, a crucial issue less than a year from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Eight players called
No trap in this selection. To anticipate the World Cup, Yann Julien called eight players to the preparation courses. This list simply includes the eight elements of the Olympic Preparation Group. From September 1, they will evolve under federal contract for a period of ten months in order to best prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We obviously find Laëtitia Guapo in the lead. The Team SPORTMAG athlete has paused his engagement with Tango Bourges Basket. Proof of the investment made around the 3×3 for women, with the joint efforts of the FFBB and the Women’s Basketball League.
Preparation in the Gard
Another member of the top 10 of the individual world ranking, Hortense Limouzin is a centerpiece of the France group. She will be accompanied by Marie Mané, Anna Ngo Ndjock, Myriam Djekoundade and Marie-Eve Paget. Eve Wembanyama and Jodie Cornélie complete the squad. Les Bleues will first take the Chemin du Gard, in Méjannes-le-Clap. After this course, from August 25 to 31, head to the Pont-du-Gard site. This is where Yann Julien’s players take part in the 21st stop of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series international circuit (August 31 and September 1). Then it will be time to travel to Jerusalem.
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