When French athlete Aurélie Aubert’s sharp strategy and ice-cool precision won her a boccia gold at the Paris Paralympics, the fervour of the nationwide victory celebrations seemed likely to change the country for ever.
Aubert, 27, who has cerebral palsy and competed in the BC1 category, took France’s first ever medal in a sport which is a test of skill and tactics akin to bowls and France’s favourite ballgame, pétanque.
Aubert’s performance was accompanied by crowds of flag-waving French supporters singing the national anthem. Later she was greeted by thousands of supporters on the stage at...
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Author: Angelique Chrisafis