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Maxime Gil
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This is a unique event; a meeting which, on a European scale, only takes place in Nîmes. However, notoriety is not at the expected level. And this, despite the presence of the best international athletes in their field, medalists at the Olympic Games in Paris, Tokyo or even Rio.
From Friday January 16 to Sunday January 18, 2026, the Gard prefecture will be at the center of attention in the world of archery with the coming of 1360 athletes for a decisive international competition.
Several Nîmes in competition
At a time when the World Darts Championships have unleashed passions, particularly because of their broadcast on The Team Channelarchery is struggling to emerge.
On paper, however, the concept is approximately the same: placing an arrow in a target. By means of an archer, and further away, compared to the iconic pub game. However, enthusiasm is less even though France has a few champions in this area, including people from Nîmes.
For three days, Baptiste Addis (world No. 7, silver medal at the Paris Olympics), Jean-Charles Valladont (n°36 – silver medal in Paris), but also Sebastian Victory (world no. 10) and Anaëlle Florent – to name only the Nîmes – will compete with the best in the world.
Among them, Brady Ellison (world no. 1, 5x medalist at the Olympics) but also “all the medalists from Paris, except the South Koreans”, indicates Olivier Grilledsports director of the Arc Club de Nîmes and organizer of the tournament.
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A “good hope” of victory
Organized at Parnassus and at Exhibition Centerthe Nîmes Archery 2026 is the second most important tournament of the world archery championship with that of Las Vegas. It allows you to earn up to 1000 points in the global competition, the grand final of which will take place in the gaming capital of the United States.
A few days before the event, Olivier Grillat expects to see full stands (10€ tickets) and almost fears “over-crowding”.
On the sporting side, he says he is “hopeful” to see Baptiste Addis, Jean-Charles Valladon and Victoria Sébastien have a good run and achieve final victory. But adds: “There is such a level that everything can change extremely quickly. »
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