Titled in the final of the men’s 45 year old category after abandoningAlexandre Martinatto (6/1, 1-0 ab.) Steave Portel won his very first French championship title. A satisfaction, coupled with a desire to continue on this path. “I have been participating in the French championships since I was 12, in all categories, so I have been waiting a long time for a national title.,” Told Steave Portel (2/6, IDF) the day after its prestigious success....Read The Full Story Here ▶
A single set dropped en route to the final and an unprecedented victory, his preparation for the event bore fruit.
“I arrived after winning the championships in Paris, then Île de France. I was very well prepared, I approached the competition with a lot of confidence. I was able to take my chance and it was a very good week,” said the person concerned.
Licensed from CA Vincennes, Steave Portel is also a coach there. This victory “represents a lot“for him who finally gets the Grail he has been waiting for so long.
“I train a lot of young people who also participate in the French championships in their age categories, it’s a lot of pride in that regard. Now, I expect many more behind. For me, it’s the beginning I hope of a long series.“
The second title from 2025? The answer next June.
