More than two years after winning gold at the Paris Olympics in August 2024, Kaylia Nemour reflects on this achievement, which she reveals was met with some distance by her teammates at her French club.
The Algerian gold medalist spoke during the “Origins” podcast aired online by Canal+, dedicated to high-level athletes from diverse backgrounds.
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Kaylia Nemour: “At the club, the reception was different”
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Born and raised in France, Kaylia Nemour chose Algerian sports nationality in 2022 after a conflict with the French federation, which refused to allow her to return to competition following a knee operation.
Wearing the colors of Algeria, she has amassed medals at major international competitions, becoming both an Olympic and world champion.
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After her success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kaylia Nemour expected a warm welcome at her club Avoine-Beaumont, fitting her achievement, but she admits she was surprised.
“At the club, it went differently than I thought, really. I talked to the family, they seemed a bit disappointed,” she confides.
Kaylia went to her club to “surprise the girls by showing up like that after the games.”
