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This Thursday, August 8th, the heart of Lebanon will beat to the rhythm of Laetitia Aoun’s kicks. As the last representative of the Cedar country, the taekwondo champion will have the heavy task of restoring the honor of Lebanese athletes at the Paris Games.
Today, on the thirteenth day of the Paris Games, all eyes in the country will be focused on the mat where Laetitia Aoun will try to write a new chapter in Lebanese taekwondo history, starting at 12:36 PM (Beirut time).
Laetitia Aoun, the Survivor
Out of the ten Lebanese athletes (including Marc-Anthony Ibrahim) initially participating in these games, only Laetitia Aoun remains. Indeed, eight Lebanese athletes have already been successively eliminated by their opponents. The unfortunate Ibrahim was eliminated due to internal disputes between the Lebanese Athletics Federation and the Olympic Committee.
It feels like an Agatha Christie novel where the ten characters disappear one after another.
As a result, the pressure is immense on the last representative of Lebanon, who carries the hopes of an entire country, thirsty for a medal for four decades.
In the 8th finals, Laetitia Aoun will face Chia-Ling from Chinese Taipei, ranked seventh in the world in the -57 kg category.
She has the delicate task of making the hearts of Lebanese people race with her sporting feats, amidst the tachycardia provoked by the supersonic bangs of Israeli aviation.
Facing her seasoned opponent, experienced in the most intense battles, Laetitia Aoun will need to deploy all her technique and determination. Every strike and every dodge will be crucial. Lebanon holds its breath, suspended by every move of its champion.
And If There’s Only One Left…
The last survivor of a fierce competition. Laetitia Aoun, alone against all odds, embodies the hope of a generation. Will she break the curse and win the long-awaited Olympic medal? The answer will come in a few hours.
