France conquers Asunción: courage, talent and a team that has made history on the track

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France was one of the standout teams in the track events at the World Skate Games Asunción 2026, responding to the strength of Colombia, Italy and major Asian teams with courage, intelligence and heart. The team's tally of eight medals — two golds, one silver and five bronzes, including the women's relay — reflects a squad that competed well in both speed and distance events. Hugo Morin won world gold in the senior men's 5,000-meter points race, putting France atop the podium. In the senior men's 10,000-meter elimination race, Martin Ferrié delivered one of the team's major performances, staying in contention before beating Daniel Niero and Miguel Bravo in an exciting finish. The result was described as both a gold medal and the reward for years of effort, confirming his place among the world's leading distance specialists.