French judoka Léa Fontaine, from the +78 kg category, reported being a victim of fatphobia on social media. The athlete stated she suffered insults related to her weight.
Fontaine competes in the judo category for athletes weighing over 78 kg. The case gained traction after the athlete shared the attacks she received online.
Fatphobia is a form of discrimination aimed at people with larger bodies, and has been increasingly discussed in the sports environment and on social media. The sport of judo, which historically divides athletes by weight categories, has been a stage for debates about the treatment of athletes who do not conform to dominant aesthetic standards.
No further details were disclosed about the specific nature of the insults received by the judoka or about which platforms the attacks occurred on.
