Archery enthusiasts across Haut-Marne showcased their precision and skill this past Sunday,November 23rd,as thay competed in crucial indoor tournaments held in Bar-le-duc and Troyes.These events served as vital qualifiers for the upcoming French Championship, and the athletes delivered a performance worthy of the national stage. The SLO Bettancourt club, in particular, emerged as a dominant force, securing an notable array of podium finishes and demonstrating the depth of talent within the region.
In Bar-le-Duc, the SLO Bettancourt contingent made a notable impact. Young talents shone brightly, with Liam Broutin clinching a commendable second place in the U11 category. The U13 division saw Nathan Mangin achieve a decisive victory, while the U15 category witnessed a double triumph for the club, with Esteban Myaux and Chloé Marcher both claiming top honors.The U18 category was similarly dominated, with Nathan Bouvret securing a first-place finish, leaving there’s no doubt whatsoever about his readiness for higher competition.
The senior categories also provided thrilling contests. In the highly competitive senior “1” recurve division, Giulia Vallelian demonstrated exceptional skill, earning a second-place finish with a score of 494 points.She narrowly missed the top spot by a mere six points, finishing behind Chloé Bignoli of Pont-à-Mousson. Among the men in the same category, Baptiste Launois secured a respectable fifth place. The senior “2” recurve saw Jean-Luc chevillion of eclaronnais claim a solid third place, thirteen points ahead of Maxime Broutin from SLO Bettancourt, who finished fourth.Christophe Vallelian, also representing SLO Bettancourt, placed fourteenth in this division.
The senior “3” recurve category featured another strong performance from SLO Bettancourt, with Monica Vallelian securing the silver medal. While finishing behind Pascale Nonnon of Rambouillet, the ninety-five-point gap between them highlights the competitive nature of the field. In the senior “1” compound bow category, Adrien Schneider of SLO Bettancourt narrowly missed gold, taking second place by just five points to Lucien scheuer of Commercy.Alexandre Ols of La Flèche bragarde narrowly missed the podium, finishing just outside the top three.
The compound bow divisions continued to deliver excitement. Christophe Keller of Eclaron triumphed in the senior “2” compound archery, posting an impressive 556 points, a mere two points ahead of Michäel Sauvageot of Pont-à-Mousson. In the senior “3” compound bow, Jacky Soudant of Eclaron secured a third-place finish. The adult men’s barebow category saw strong representation from La Flèche Bragarde, with denis Yochum taking second place and Loic Lavallois finishing fourth. In the U18 men’s barebow,Alois Boulanger of La Flèche Bragarde was the sole competitor in his category,demonstrating his early dominance.
Further afield in Troyes, Eclaronnais archer Victor Manaia earned a bronze medal in the senior “3” compound archery, scoring 560 points, just five points behind the winner, Alain David of Epernay. Another Haut-Marne athlete, Claude Dobbelaere of Chaumont, delivered a standout performance in the adult men’s barebow category, securing victory with an impressive 461 points. He finished a considerable distance ahead of his closest competitor,Daniel Protat of Romilly-sur-Seine,who scored 384 points.
These results underscore the high level of competition and dedication present in Haut-Marne archery.Athletes are now setting their sights on the French Championship, fueled by their recent successes and the unwavering support of their clubs and communities.
By Our Sports Correspondent
adrian Jeanson
