450 medal-winning athletes, major projects for 2025: relive the Nogent-le-Rotrou sports awards ceremony

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A historic milestone was celebrated on Friday, January 17, as 450 athletes‍ were honored at the 36th Nogent-le-Rotrou Sports Awards ceremony.This⁢ prestigious event highlighted the achievements of local sports stars, including Olympic champion Karim Laghouag, alongside three standout athletes who made waves nationally in ⁢2024: Maxime Bernard, crowned French disabled road cycling champion; Stéphanie Ternier, who clinched titles in both singles and doubles badminton; and David Douveneau, the French vice-champion in pentathlon.

The Backbone of Local Sports: Clubs and Volunteers

The municipality paid tribute to 31 association presidents and 53 dedicated ⁢volunteers, handpicked ‍for their unwavering commitment. “These individuals are the driving force behind our clubs,⁢ ensuring they thrive year-round,” emphasized Alain Vergnol, deputy mayor overseeing disability, disabled sports, and adapted sports. The Journalists’ Trophy recognized two clubs for their remarkable energy: field hockey⁤ and⁣ judo, as highlighted by Stéphane Marchand of the Republican Echo news agency.Nogent-le-Rotrou boasts 40 vibrant clubs, collectively engaging ‍4,123 members, a testament to the city’s thriving sports ⁣culture.

Upcoming ⁢Sporting Highlights

January. On Thursday, January 23, the departmental Olympic and Sports Committee will host a thought-provoking conference on violence and misconduct in sports. ⁤The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Simone-Signoret room.

February. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 1, as the Alliance Nogentaise gymnastics club presents an exciting competition.

April. Celebrating a decade of excellence, the Firefit112 association will hold a crossfit competition from April 18 to 20 at the Civil Security Training and Intervention Unit regiment. Proceeds will support the firefighters’ charitable initiatives.

Community-Driven Events: Races and Tournaments

June. On Saturday, June 7, the city will host the annual Sports in the City event. teams⁢ of eight to ten participants will race through a 1 km course in the city center from 4 p.m. to 10⁤ p.m. Each lap contributes to a⁤ prize pool, which will be donated to the Petit Coeur Enzo association in 2024.

Additionally, the local basketball club is set to organise a thrilling 3×3 tournament at Place du 11-Août.

September. The Nojambée race, organized by ASNR Athletics, will take‍ place ‍on Sunday, September 28, offering another prospect for community engagement.

Othre Initiatives. Alain Vergnol is encouraging young peopel to participate in the Talents for Engagement competition, launched by the‍ prefecture. He also expressed plans⁢ to revive the Disabled Sports Day. Simultaneously occurring, the‍ Via28 association is preparing a discussion on the financial challenges faced by local clubs.

The newly independent Nogent-le-Rotrou fencing club, formerly associated with dreux, was honored at the Nogent-le-Rotrou Sports awards. © NOGENT Agency

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The Alliance Nogentaise, Nogent-le-Rotrou’s⁤ largest⁤ membership club, celebrated at the annual sports awards ceremony. © NOGENT Agency
The commemorative medal from the 36th sports awards, featuring the town’s iconic castle and the⁤ Olympic rings. © NOGENT agency
Nogent-le-Rotrou’s swimming team members proudly accepting their medals at the⁢ event. © NOGENT Agency
The Nogent-le-Rotrou judo club honored with a prestigious ⁣journalists’ trophy. © NOGENT Agency
Local leaders in Nogent-le-Rotrou⁤ honored standout athletes from 2024 with special medals. © NOGENT Agency
Members of the Nogent-le-Rotrou judo club were recognized during the annual sports awards ⁤ceremony. © NOGENT Agency
David Douveneau of ASNR Athletics, who secured the title of vice-champion in the French pentathlon, was awarded by Mayor Jérémie Crabbe and Deputy Harold huwart. © NOGENT Agency
maxime Bernard, a ⁣civil security soldier and national champion ⁤in disabled road cycling, received recognition alongside Mayor Jérémie Crabbe at the sports awards. © NOGENT Agency
Athletes celebrate their achievements‍ at the conclusion of the sports awards ceremony. © NOGENT Agency
RCPN players, who advanced to Federal 3 this season, receive recognition for their efforts. © NOGENT Agency
A donation ⁢of €920 was presented to the family of ⁤Enzo Hervio, founder of the Petit coeur Enzo association, which supports the 12-year-old battling Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. The funds, contributed by the City, were ‍raised through activities during the Sports in⁤ the City event. © NOGENT Agency

This⁣ text highlights several events and initiatives in Nogent-le-Rotrou, focusing on sports and community engagement. Here’s a summary of⁣ the key points:

  1. 3×3 Basketball Tournament: A thrilling 3×3 basketball tournament is set to take place at place du 11-Août, organized by a local club.
  1. Nojambée Race: Organized by ASNR Athletics, this event will occur on Sunday, September 28, providing an opportunity for community involvement.
  1. Talents for⁣ Engagement competition: Alain Vergnol is encouraging young peopel to participate in this competition launched by the prefecture.He also ⁤aims⁣ to revive the Disabled Sports Day.
  1. Financial Challenges Discussion: The Via28 association is⁤ preparing a discussion on the financial‍ difficulties faced by local clubs.
  1. Nogent-le-Rotrou Sports Awards:

– The newly self-reliant ‍Nogent-le-Rotrou fencing club was honored.

⁣ – The Alliance Nogentaise,⁢ the town’s largest membership club, was celebrated.

– The commemorative medal for the 36th sports awards featured the town’s iconic castle and Olympic rings.

– Members of the swimming and judo clubs where recognized, with the judo ‍club receiving a prestigious journalists’ trophy.

– Standout athletes from 2024 were honored with special medals⁤ by local leaders.

⁢ ⁢ – ⁤David Douveneau of ASNR Athletics, who secured the title⁣ of vice-champion in the French pentathlon, was awarded by Mayor Jérémie Crabbe and Deputy Harold Huwart.

The text showcases ⁤a vibrant sports community in Nogent-le-Rotrou, celebrating achievements and fostering engagement through various ‍events⁢ and initiatives.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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