This article addresses two incidents that occurred at the FinalRep EUROS 26 in Paris from 2 to 4 October 2026. During the competition, two athletes displayed inappropriate behaviour, which was subsequently investigated. Below, we explain what happened, how the incidents were assessed, what decision we reached and what the consequences are.
Description of the Incidents
A) Yohann Capdeville competed at EUROS 26 in the m-73 category. All three of his dip attempts were ruled invalid. For the squat, he declared an opener of 305 kg, walked onto the platform and, instead of attempting the squat, performed a muscle-up on the barbell.
B) Lylia Ammour competed at EUROS 26 in the f-57 category and finished in 2nd place. At the award ceremony, she came onto the stage wearing sunglasses and earplugs. She went to the podium, picked up the wooden box, placed it in the back left corner of the competition platform, stepped onto it with her back to the audience and crossed her arms. She remained there for about 10 seconds and then left the platform.
Initial Reaction and Public Feedback
When the incidents occurred, everyone on site reacted calmly and professionally. The competition continued as planned, and neither athlete was confronted directly by the organisers.
Shortly afterwards, we received messages on site and on social media asking us to look into these incidents further, as they were perceived as disrespectful and unsporting.
On 5 October 2026, Lylia Ammour contacted us by e-mail and apologised in writing for her behaviour.
Evaluation
A few days after the event, with some time to reflect, the situation was evaluated first by the FinalRep management, then by the Judging Committee and the Athletes Committee.
The measures proposed by the FinalRep management were confirmed by the FinalRep Judging Committee with a 6:0 vote and approved in writing by the Athletes Committee.
Decision and Reasoning
Both athletes have been placed on a two-year probationary period and remain eligible to compete in FinalRep events. If either athlete engages in disrespectful or unsporting behaviour again within this period, they will receive a two-year ban starting from the date of the second incident. If no further incident occurs within two years, the probation expires.
With these measures, we want to make two points clear:
- The athletes’ behaviour was inappropriate and does not reflect the spirit and culture we want to foster in this sport. We neither condone nor accept such behaviour.
- We want to give the athletes involved the opportunity to reflect on their behaviour and to act in line with general standards of good conduct in the future (see the FinalRep Code of Conduct). Our aim is not to punish. We also recognise that there has been no comparable case in our young sport so far, and that awareness of such issues is therefore still limited.
Closing Statement
As a young and closely connected streetlifting community, we all share responsibility for ensuring that this sport is viewed positively by the public. Everyone involved in its development, whether as an athlete, coach, event host or sponsor, plays a part in its future. The better we work together, the more successful we will be.
We hope that this situation, and the way we have handled it, will further strengthen the sense of community within global streetlifting and contribute to the sport’s healthy growth.
–– Your FinalRep Management
