Face of the L'Equipe channel for more than five years, Virginie Sainsily was present Wednesday evening on the set of L'Equipe du Soir, hosted by Olivier Ménard. And when returning to the revelations of French skipper Charlie Dalin, who won the Vendée Globe despite gastrointestinal cancer, the 36-year-old journalist spoke of the tragedy that affected her a few years ago.
“ Obviously it’s a debate that touches me. My mother died of cancer so it’s true that the interview (with Charlie Dalin) touched my heart”confided the native of Pointe-à-Pitre, moved.
And to add: “ It's true that the mind plays a big role (against the disease), but I don't want people who have cancer to think that if they can't wake up in the morning, because they are too tired, that they feel guilty and tell themselves that they don't have a mind. This is not true. People who die from this disease don't mean they didn't have a mind. I think it's important to say it. »
Virginie Sainsily: “It’s not just the mind that plays a role”
“ Those who can play sports like Charlie Dalin or Sébastien Haller, it's great. I'm really happy when I see this kind of testimonials, it makes me happy for them, but there are also some who don't have the means and we shouldn't feel guilty. It's not just the mind that plays a role, each body reacts differently », recalled the journalist who has also worked on DAZN since 2024.
Virginie Sainsily then made it clear on X (ex-Twitter): “ Cancer comes with fatigue plus extreme pain. My mother lived on morphine. It's important to know this. And I thought it was important to clarify that. Hearts to all those affected by this disease and to all those who have passed away. » The message got through.
