On the morning of the first and second day of competition and while she only participated two days later, Nihel Cheikh Rouhou (TUN), bronze medallist of the 2017 Marrakesh World Openweight Championships, was already present on the edge of the tatami of the Sports Hall El Menzah to encourage her lightweight teammates engaged in the first Grand Prix of the season. By her simple presence, the 31-year-old was playing the role of 'mother' of the Tunisian team, a role that seems to perfectly suit her, especially since her world medal. On the occasion of the Tunis Grand Prix, we met the champion and were able to obtain her thoughts on a career already long, but to which she no longer plans to put an end.