Claudine Mendy (born January 21, 1990) is a French former professional handball player. She primarily played as a left back and was known for her powerful shot and defensive capabilities. Mendy represented the French national team in numerous international competitions.
Career
Club Career
Mendy began her professional handball career in France. She played for several prominent clubs within the French league system.- HBC Nîmes: She started her senior career here, gaining experience in the top division.
- Metz Handball: Mendy joined Metz Handball, one of France's most successful clubs, where she enjoyed significant domestic success, including multiple French Championship and French Cup titles.
- Mios Biganos-Bègles: Following her time at Metz, she continued her career with other French clubs.
- International Stints: Her career also took her abroad, playing for clubs in other European leagues, including Fehérvár KC in Hungary and HCM Râmnicu Vâlcea in Romania.
National Team Career
Claudine Mendy was a vital member of the French national women's handball team.- World Championships: She participated in several IHF World Women's Handball Championships, notably securing a silver medal with France at the 2011 tournament held in Brazil.
- Olympic Games: Mendy represented France at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where the team reached the quarter-finals.
- European Championships: She also competed in various European Women's Handball Championships.
Achievements
- IHF World Championship: Silver medal (2011)
- French Championship: Multiple titles with Metz Handball.
- French Cup: Multiple titles with Metz Handball.