Benjamin Boukpeti on waiting
Benjamin Boukpeti3 quotes“I’m calm and focused and I can’t wait for the biggest sport event in the World to begin.”
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At the Cardiff World Cup I really would like to make the final. The favorites are still Peter, Daniele or Vavra, but I will try to do my best in order to be closest as possible to these athletes.
Benjamin BoukpetiBenjamin Boukpeti Despite my inability to qualify to qualify in South Africa, I did really appreciate the support I got from the IOC particularly the Olympic Solidarity, members of the ICF, my own National Olympic Committee, friends and athletes from the Slalom Community.
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