{"id":297437,"date":"2025-06-05T14:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2025\/06\/ill-do-everything-in-my-power-to-uphold-these-positive-values-antoine-zeghdar-new-ambassador-for-the-princess-charlene-foundation\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T15:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T13:14:28","slug":"ill-do-everything-in-my-power-to-uphold-these-positive-values-antoine-zeghdar-new-ambassador-for-the-princess-charlene-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/06\/ill-do-everything-in-my-power-to-uphold-these-positive-values-antoine-zeghdar-new-ambassador-for-the-princess-charlene-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"“I’ll do everything in my power to uphold these positive values”: Antoine Zeghdar, new ambassador for the Princess Charlene Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The French Rugby Sevens international, Olympic champion and Monaco native, talks exclusively to Monaco Tribune about his appointment as official ambassador of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. The role will be a new chapter in his sporting career, which boasts strong ties to the Principality.<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

On 18 April, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation proudly announced the appointment of Antoine Zeghdar as its official ambassador. The appointment aligns with the Foundation’s strategy of building a team of upstanding representatives who are responsible for promoting its charitable purposes, helping to develop projects and highlighting young talent in their respective countries.<\/p>\n\n

Among the many ambassadors<\/span><\/a>, the reigning Olympic champion with the French Rugby Sevens team perfectly embodies the spirit that the Foundation wishes to promote. As an inspirational figure driven by a strong sense of solidarity and a commitment to self-improvement, he represents the idea of sport as a force for positive change. Through his career and engagement, he actively supports the Foundation\u2019s mission to build a safer, more inclusive future\u2014especially by combating drowning and promoting education through sport.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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What was your very first involvement with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Being from Monaco, I benefited personally from a project with the Princess Charlene Foundation when I was younger, as part of a Monaco rugby team exchange to South Africa. It was really incredible.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Antoine Zeghdar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n

Since the Foundation aims to promote the values of sport\u2014such as solidarity, respect, and giving your best\u2014it naturally resonates with me. These values are truly part and parcel of rugby and they are deeply connected to the sport. So whenever they had an event, whether it was the Sainte D\u00e9vote Tournament<\/span><\/a> or anything else, I tried to be there to help them. I was also the ambassador of the 2024 Sainte D\u00e9vote tournament.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Bruno Bebert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n

Does your appointment as ambassador mark a new stage in your career?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Of course, it’s a wonderful thing. It’s very important for me to contribute as much as possible to the development of the Foundation. It’s an extra responsibility on my shoulders, but we must highlight the Foundation’s work at every opportunity. I\u2019m going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it, and put a lot of effort in.<\/p>\n\n

How do the Foundation’s values of solidarity, respect and safety in sport affect you personally? Can you relate them to a personal experience?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

They’re values that I encounter every day and which are the basic foundations of my sport. I’ve found that the higher you go in elite sports, the more these values come into sharp focus. I believe these values are also important for personal growth as a person.<\/p>\n\n

I’m particularly interested in the Foundation’s work on drowning prevention and education through sport. So it was only natural for me to agree to be its official ambassador.<\/p>\n\n

Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation launches shock drowning prevention campaign<\/a><\/p>\n\n

What are your upcoming actions with the Foundation? Do you already have some projects lined up?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Nor for the moment. Especially as a rugby player’s schedule changes a lot. Things often come up unexpectedly. So I don’t have a clear idea of my future plans. But as soon as my schedule allows, I will do everything in my power to uphold the Foundation\u2019s positive values and do as much as possible on its behalf.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Liam Fabre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n

You grew up in Monaco. Have you ever had the chance to talk to Princess Charlene?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Yes, of course. When I was younger, I saw her quite often. At schools in Monaco, the Princess quite regularly gets involved in sports-related events or talks to pupils about the activities of her Foundation. I think Princess Charlene puts a lot of energy into supporting the children in the Principality and beyond.<\/p>\n\n

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Princess Charlene, Antoine Zeghdar and Gareth Wittstock<\/i> \u00a9 Bruno Bebert<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n

Princess Charlene appointed head of Monegasque Rugby Federation<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Have you been congratulated by the Princely Family on your sporting successes, particularly for your Olympic title?<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n

I was lucky enough to have the support of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, who congratulated me on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. I think they were proud to have an athlete born in Monaco crowned Olympic champion. I was even happier to see the pride in their eyes, especially as they’ve known me since I was very young and have followed my career to some degree.<\/p>\n\n

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Une publication partag\u00e9e par Antoine Zeghdar (@antoinezeghdar)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>