Tony Estanguet was beaming this weekend in Paris, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Once again member of the International Olympic Committee since March, the former canoeist has been rather discreet since the end of his mission at the head of COJOP. What path will he follow from now on? I didn't want to rush, not to immediately fall back into another project that is too important, he says to L'Equipe. I had proposals that seemed premature to me. I really had need to calm things down, take a step back. »
Reason why he declined the proposal to become Minister of Sports last fall. For the moment, I said that I see myself better in the world of sport than in the political world, while being ready to work with these people., replies the triple Olympic champion. I'm not sure I'm capable of being a good minister., if that's the question. So I prefer to go where I think I can be most effective, most useful. I think that in the world of sport, the sports movement, I still have a lot to contribute. »
Estanguet also dismissed the idea of running for office the IOC presidency, unlike Sebastian Coe, former London 2012 boss, who stood in March. I find it difficult to project myself over so many years., he explains. Kirsty (Coventry) is here for twelve years. What will I be doing in twelve years? I don't have this project in mind to become IOC president. »
