On the tatami Pavia is among the most celebrated champions in the French judo team. A double world medalist and Olympic medallist, she has also won 2 Grand Slams, 4 Grand Prix and is a three-time European Champion. While she has not been on the mat since the Rio 2016 Games, she plans to return to the competition very soon. But since Rio, a major event has changed her life: she became the mother of a little girl, Lana-Rose, born on July 17th. How to reconcile her life as high level athletes and being a mom? How to find again the desire to be a competitor, after a long pause? Here are some of the questions that Automne answered backstage of the Paris Grand Slam.