Ivorian taekwondo athlete Cheick Cissé, crowned Olympic champion in Rio in 2016 and world champion in 2023, has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a remarkable career.
In an interview with RFI, he shared his thoughts on his journey and spoke about the challenges of transitioning to a new phase, which he considers more difficult than the career itself. He also revealed his projects and ambitions for this new stage of his life.