Chloé Simons: Horseback Archery Champion Honored

This Sunday, January 11, a warm atmosphere reigned in Douzains on the occasion of the traditional galette des rois accompanied by New Year’s wishes.

Jean-Pierre Dauta, mayor of the town, surrounded by his municipal team, welcomed many Douzainquais, neighbors as well as several elected officials, in a spirit of conviviality and sharing.
Speaking, the mayor warmly thanked all those present, as well as the associations which bring the village to life throughout the year and contribute to its dynamism. He also paid tribute to several municipal councilors, saluting their 3 and 4 mandates and the services rendered to citizens with commitment and dedication.

Chloé Simons, world champion

Like every year, a highlight of the ceremony was the honoring of a deserving personality. This time, the emotion was palpable during the tribute paid to Chloé Simons, young horse archery champion. Proud of their champion, the municipal elected officials gave her a check for 200 euros as a sign of recognition. Aged 17, Chloé once again flew the colors of France and Douzains. During the World Horseback Archery Championships, held from September 19 to 21, 2025 in Lewisburg, United States, she retained her title as individual junior world champion and won a second gold medal with the French team. An exceptional journey which commands admiration and suggests a promising future for this talented young sportswoman.

“A year which ends in a context of uncertainties”

In his speech, Jean-Pierre Dauta recalled that the year 2025 ends in a context of uncertainties, but invited everyone to maintain hope and continue to uphold the values ​​of fraternity, mutual aid and collective harmony dear to the municipality. He underlined the quality of well-being in Douzains, supported in particular by dynamic associations such as the Club des 4 Saisons, the festival committee, Les Elles Roses 47, the hunting society and the Cuma de Douzains. He also thanked Sarah, the town hall secretary, as well as the heads of department and agents of the community of communes for their valuable support.

The mayor recalled that the details of the 2025 activities and projects, including the construction of a new house intended for rental in Saint-Grégoire or even the maintenance actions of the municipal heritage, are presented in number 27 of Petit Douzainquais, to be published in January 2026.
In conclusion, Jean-Pierre Dauta wished all residents a happy new year 2026. An afternoon full of gratitude and conviviality, like the spirit that drives Douzains.