Cheick Sallah Cissé

Cheick Sallah Cissé has transitioned from Olympic taekwondo champion to a mentor inspiring youth through his journey of resilience and success. After securing Côte d’Ivoire’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in the men’s 80 kg taekwondo event, Cheick Sallah Cissé established himself as a prominent athlete on the global stage. His career trajectory began with consistent, high-level performances, achieving gold at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville in the men’s 80 kg category. This initial success was quickly followed by a gold medal at the 2015 World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Moscow, signaling his rise as a dominant force in the sport.

In 2023, Cissé continued his exceptional performance in the +80 kg category, claiming gold medals at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Paris and the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Manchester. He proudly served as a flagbearer for Côte d’Ivoire at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His Olympic journey culminated with a bronze medal in the +80kg category at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, adding another significant accolade to his storied career.