In training since early September, the team coached by coach Elisabeth Loisel yesterday faced the VGA St-Maur resident of D1. The team of France in full in its preparation was inclined 4 to 2, after a first half completely mastered. With a two-goal lead, the French took no less than four goals in the second half. Despite the defeat Christophe Horta, coordinator of the teams of France was kind enough to answer our questions.

Hearts of Football: Hello Christophe, can you introduce yourself and explain to us the role you occupy in the French military teams?

Christophe Horta: "I am responsible for the French Boys and Girls Military Teams, and I am also the National Technical Director of Military Football."

CDF: Military games are fast approaching, can you tell us about this particular competition, how is it organized? where will it take place?

CH: "The military games are the equivalent of the Olympic Games with 120 countries and about 8000 athletes.The competition will take place in South Korea and is organized by the CISM (International Council of Military Sport) which is the equivalent of the IOC. (International Olympic Committee). "

CDF: How are players selected, what criteria should they meet?

CH: "The players must meet the basic criteria of a selection to be successful with their clubs.We track their performance in the championship of D1 and D2, we perform 5 to 6 courses in the year to observe everyone. "

CDF: How is your preparation going?

CH: "We are currently at the National Center of Defense Sports (CNSD) in Fontainebleau in training with physical and medical tests.We will perform another course next week, the departure is set on 28 September."

CDF: At the end of the season the Women's Military World Cup will take place in France, how will it be organized? Military games can be a good test of preparation?

CH: "The World Games are indeed a very good launching pad for the World Cup which will take place in Brittany with matches in Rennes, Vannes, St Malo and St Brieuc.The World Cup will be held in France from May 26 to June 5th, 2016. "

CDF: A military World Cup in France, what is it for you?

CH: "I want to be honest with you, for me it's the most beautiful competition, it's a great pride to represent your country militarily."

CDF: Can you tell us about the ranking of the French military teams?

CH: "In 2007 and 2010, respectively in India and France (Cherbourg) we finish 3rd of the world games with a beautiful bronze medal.In 2008 at the world championships in Holland, we finish 2nd, silver medal. 2014, we win gold, for the European championships in France. "

Hearts of Football: To return to the games what will the objectives of the France team be?

Christophe Horta: "The goal is clear, it's to finish in the last four."

Interviewed by Sam Labidi

Photo credit: Nelson Sindfoul