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Grand launch of the VITAPASSION challenge at the Art Shopping Fair in Paris
About Christophe Norbert
Christophe Norbert was born in Africa (Senegal), grew up in America (studying at the Lycée Rochambeau de Washington USA), and later attended the John Molson School of Business (a business school in Montreal, Canada).
In addition, he has practiced tennis self-taught for over 30 years, both recreationally and competitively, in Senegal, the USA, Canada, England, Spain, and since 2002 in France.
Among all these places of residence, it is France that he chose to pursue his passion, but also where he faced the greatest challenges. On one hand, the level of tennis was very high, and on the other, he encountered tough realities that required him to reinvent himself by drawing strength and inspiration from the performing arts and alternative medicine to maintain his well-being naturally while optimizing his performance.
Then came Covid, with its share of stress and societal consequences, but it did not affect him. This realization made him aware that his method could address these issues and deserved to be shared and commercialized.
This led to the creation of VITAPASSION, which he aims to commercialize once he has proven its effectiveness.
His Tennis Evolution:
Without a coach, Christophe Norbert became champion of Senegal just one month after discovering tennis at the age of 9.
Similarly, in the USA, he remained one of the best juniors in the Mid Atlantic region. Then, in France, he achieved a French ranking of 1/6 by winning up to -15.His level of play allowed him to be sought as a “sparring partner” (training partner) for more than 10 years at Roland Garros and in ATP professional tournaments. Among the famous players with whom he has worked, we can notably mention:
Rohan Bopanna (world No. 3 in doubles on the ATP),
Robin Haase (world No. 33 in singles on the ATP),
Aravane Rézaï (No. 15 in singles on the WTA circuit),
Cara Black (world No. 1 in doubles on the WTA, and No. 31 in singles),
Daniela Hantuchova (world No. 5 in singles on the WTA).
My Sports and Arts challenge
Despite more than 10 years of hiatus from competitive tennis, I plan to make an impact by becoming, at the age of 48, the first AMATEUR tennis player to climb the ranks and reach the ATP top 200 in the professional circuit.
My challenge will start on April 4, 2025 and will conclude at the end of the Los Angeles Olympics on August 27, 2028.
The Viral Potential
Due to its unprecedented nature and the possibility of tracking my progress in real-time through videos on social media, this challenge takes on a unique dimension. It is akin to that of a sports and wellness influencer.
Additionally, according to tennis and social media experts I have consulted, the fact that my challenge is difficult to achieve and has never been attempted before will generate significant interest.
Finally, my “serve”, which easily sets me apart from other players since I invented it and am the only one using it on the planet, promises to make my tennis challenge “highly viral” in the realm of social media and traditional media outlets.
My motivations
This challenge is a dream opportunity to prove that, even after 45, it’s never too late to follow your dreams and break down the exclusion and social prejudices that are still prevalent in the sports world and our society.
It is also a remarkable way to celebrate my method and give back to sport, the stage, and nature what they have given me. This challenge can only be “victorious” the moment I dare to live my passion (my brand and logo were not chosen by chance) and set the tone for the spirit and culture of VITAPASSION, the result of over twenty years of research and experimentation, resilience, and soon excellence!
Testimonials
I tested a tennis sparring session with Christophe Norbert in December 2024 at the Monte Carlo Country Club. This experience was very inspiring and allowed me to see a great potential in him both on and off the court. The challenge he is undertaking is substantial, but Christophe Norbert has every chance to succeed due to his athletic and technical qualities, combined with his creativity and his health and performance secrets. I have no doubt that he will go far in his challenge and that he will be a source of inspiration for both the young and the less young with the talent and values he embodies. I am proud to be one of the sponsors of VITAPASSION."
My Current Needs
My challenge, which is significant, requires substantial investments.
Before even embarking on this adventure, I had to invest over €45,000 of my personal funds to lay the groundwork.
Indeed, I had to invest in costly training and equipment to develop and test my methods. In addition, there are travel expenses, costs for the design of the VITAPASSION logo, trademark protection with the INPI, business creation fees, website development, and the launch of my communication campaign, which is officially scheduled for April 4, 2025.
Based on the current data of Corentin Moutet (who is in the ATP top 100), I would need to budget €200,000 per year (given my objectives and the events I plan to organize) during my challenge, amounting to a total of €800,000 until the end of the challenge at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Additionally, the estimated quote from the All-in Academy and Ricardo Piatti, both of whom have agreed to collaborate, is close to €200,000 per year.
Thus, I am seeking all possible support to, in the first phase, quickly propel myself into tennis and on social media, and in the second phase, commercialize my brand VITAPASSION.
Furthermore, I am calling for volunteers who could lend a hand outside of the financial aspect, particularly for:
The Art Shopping Paris Fair
The Art Shopping Event
April 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2025 in Paris,
- Set up / take down the booth
- Welcome visitors and guide them through the booth
- Assist with animations and support activities
- Help with sales and subscriptions
- Film and photograph / share the event
- Move equipment
The Residence
Ideally, I plan to be based in Paris and Monaco for:
– The international dimension of the project and the events it needs to host.
– To meet the requirements set by my sponsors and partners for my private events.
– To develop my recipes and have them tested.
– To have my recovery treatments tested.
Training Sessions
Start training in May 2025:
Negotiations are ongoing to begin in June with:
Monte-Carlo Country Club,
Patrick Mouratoglou Academy,
Ricardo Piatti Academy,
or All-in Academy
The Medical Team
Forming a Medical Team for my high-level project, including reports and follow-ups.
The Management and Communication Team
Forming a team to better manage my progress (agent, community manager, accountant).
Finding More Sponsors, Patrons, and Volunteers
Finding more sponsors, patrons, and volunteers for the events surrounding the challenge that will follow the launch event in Paris.
Funding for Tennis Seasons
Launch the fundraising campaigns for the tennis seasons through 2028 based on the targeted progress:
2025-2026:
– Fundraising completed by July 31, 2025
– French ranking target: 1/6 and -2/6 by September 2025
2026-2027:
– Fundraising completed by December 2025
– Ranking target: between -15 and -30 (FFT) and between top 750 and top 500 ATP
2027-2028:
– Fundraising completed by December 2026
– Ranking target: top 100 FFT (before September 2028) and top 200 ATP
Support My Challenge
Everyone is free to contribute as much as they wish, or subscribe to as many categories as they desire. People wishing to be both sponsors, donors, volunteers, and subscribers can do so and will accumulate more benefits.
In any case, the more you support me, the more you multiply my execution and results strength.
To simplify your choices, I invite you to consult my summary grid of benefits, which should improve with the new partners who will join. Please keep in mind that it may be subject to modifications.
Subscribers Club
. First to be notified of any information, announcements about the challenge or VITAPASSION (upcoming events, videos, new content, etc.).
. Benefit from discount codes for private sales.
. When they offer gifts on my social media, they receive the same benefits as donors in the category corresponding to the value of their contribution.
Donors Club
Check the benefits grid for donations from the Donor Club*
Being a Volunteer
The benefits for volunteers will be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis, depending on the services provided and the duration of their involvement.
Want to help? Send an email to benevolat.vitapassion@gmail.com
Being a Sponsor
Les avantages des sponsors sont à convenir au cas par cas en fonction de ma visibilité et des dotations.
envoyer un email à sponsoring.vitapassion@gmail.com.
Every gesture counts and helps us go further. Thank you for your support! 💙✨
Contact
📧 Email : contact.vitapassion@gmail.com
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