Judo: Victim of online hate messages, world champion Roman Dico to file complaint

“I plan to file a complaint to show that this is not normal. It is still something serious and we should condemn it,” declared world judo champion Roman Dickon during a press briefing a few days before the Grand Slam in Paris.

The four-time European champion and Olympic bronze medalist in the +78 kg category recently posted a video of herself on Instagram alongside classical dancer Victoria Dauberville. In the publication, two sportswomen, dressed in blue kimono and white tutu respectively, dance a pas de deux on the tatami to the tune of the famous. “Waltz of Flowers”

No “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky.

The video sparked many positive messages but also a flood of derogatory comments on Diko’s weight and skin color, which the judoka shared in a story. “People came in droves to make comments, say grossophobic, racist things, etc…”who is also the Olympic team champion explained.

“We know people are malicious and stupid”, she continued. “It doesn’t affect me much, I have shoulders to support it. But I am thinking of a 12-14 year old girl who will post a photo on the network and who will receive the same insults. Can she handle it? Could this affect him? It has hurt me more.” “I don’t know whether there will be a result or not, it is justice (that will decide). But I want to live by example. When people comment on this, they think nothing is going to happen to them. But if people start condemning and turning to justice, such messages will be few and far between.” “It’s not because it’s the Internet that we have to accept it. People are a little more comfortable on the Internet and that’s not normal.”

Added the 24-year-old judoka who had the support of his federation.