Zeghdar's team clinched the gold medal in the Men's Rugby Sevens at the Stade de France on 27 July 2024. France defeated Fiji with a score of 28-7. This victory marks a high point in Zeghdar's career and adds to his list of accomplishments.

World Rugby Sevens Series

Zeghdar's performance in the World Rugby Sevens Series has been noteworthy. In the 2023/2024 season, his team secured the first rank. Previous seasons saw them finishing fourth in 2022/2023, sixth in 2019/2020, and eighth in 2018/2019.

Olympic Journey

The recent gold medal win is a significant milestone for Zeghdar, who is participating in the Olympics for the first time. His journey began with the USA leg of the World Sevens Series in Las Vegas in 2019, where France finished 15th.

Club and Coaching

Zeghdar plays for Castres Olympique in France. His national coach is Jerome Daret. Apart from Rugby Sevens, he has also been part of the French squad that won the final of the 2019 U20 Rugby World Championship against Australia.

Match Highlights

France's journey to gold included several key matches. On 24 July 2024, they tied with the United States at 12-12 and later defeated Uruguay 19-12. On 25 July, they lost to Fiji 19-12 but bounced back by defeating Argentina 26-14 in the quarter-finals.

The semi-final on 27 July saw France overcoming South Africa with a score of 19-5. This victory set up their final match against Fiji, where they emerged victorious.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Zeghdar aims to continue his successful career in Rugby Sevens. His focus remains on maintaining top performance levels and contributing to his team's future successes.

Antoine Zeghdar's journey is a testament to his dedication and skill in Rugby Sevens. As he continues to represent France on international platforms, his achievements inspire many aspiring athletes.