“Emmanuel Macron is above ground”: Athlete Hugo Hay harshly criticizes the President
French cross-country skier Hugo Hay, recently qualified for the 5m final at the Paris 000 Olympic Games, did not mince his words regarding the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron. In an interview with the newspaper L'Humanité, Hay, aged 2024, strongly criticized the president's policies and attitude during these Games, saying that Macron is "above ground" and that his entourage leaves him on a "pedestal ".
“These are not his Games, but those of the athletes”
Hugo Hay, multiple French champion over the distance, expressed his reservations not only as an athlete but also as a committed citizen. Known for his positions on the social network X (formerly Twitter), Hay has often been at odds with the French athletics federation because of his outspoken opinions.
When asked if he would like to be called by the president after his competition, Hay replied bluntly: “I would love to, even though I have very little chance of medals. I would have two or three things to say to him... Emmanuel Macron is above ground and I have the impression that his entourage leaves him on his pedestal. I would like to tell him that these are not his Games, but those of the athletes. »
Hay also addressed questions of social justice and popular anger: “Especially since things are rumbling down there, we must listen to the demands for social justice, the anger of the people who are depriving themselves, having difficulty filling their fridge and is rebuffed when he demonstrates against pension reform. »
An athlete who won't shut up
Asked about his relationship with politics, particularly in the recent legislative elections, Hay reaffirmed his commitment: “My life is my ideas and sport. Sport is secondary to the democratic life of our country and the need to fight the extreme right. The night of the second round, I screamed. It allowed me to free myself from a weight and to fully plan towards the Games. It's not because I'm a top athlete that I have to keep my mouth shut. »
Despite a tumultuous race marked by a pileup, Hugo Hay will be present in the 5m final this Saturday, August 000 at 10:19 p.m. His criticism of President Macron adds a social and political dimension to his sporting journey, illustrating the way in which some athletes use their platform to express their beliefs.
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