Island gymnasts selected in Ajaccio

The selection of island gymnasts took place in Ajaccio, where 13 young athletes were chosen by the Corsican Regional Committee of the French Gymnastics Federation. These gymnasts were identified through earlier detection tests held in Bastia on October 4 and are expected to participate in regional training camps this season.

Training camp highlights

The selected gymnasts gathered from October 23 to 25 in Ajaccio for an intensive training session. During these three days, they trained on various apparatuses and experienced the daily life of high-level athletes at the Corsican Sports and Youth Center.

Beyond sports at the camp

The training camp included non-sports activities aimed at building team cohesion. Gymnasts visited the Ajaccio fire station, where they engaged in learning experiences focused on unity and teamwork.

Squadra Corsa selection

At the end of the training camp, the regional technical team selected five gymnasts to form the Squadra Corsa. This team is expected to represent Corsica at the Regional Youth Personnel Review on November 4 and 5 in Beaucaire.

Recognition and thanks

The regional committee praised the gymnasts and coaches for their commitment and the quality of their work. They also thanked the City of Ajaccio for providing the training facilities.

Selected gymnasts for Squadra Corsa

The Squadra Corsa includes Maya Vacaru, Luna Alma Honceru, Ida'Lia Beziers La Fosse, Emilia Giraschi, and Louane Le Breton as starting players, with Ghjuliana Cahart Delcroix and Enola Faidit as substitutes.

Other local news highlights

The Chocolate and Delicacies of Corsica Salon in Ajaccio provided a break for the gymnasts. Meanwhile, discussions around the 2027 presidential election and a planned strike by dockers in Corsican and European ports were also in the news.