France’s compound archery team secured a historic silver medal at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, marking their best result in the discipline since 1995. Nicolas Girard, Jean-Philippe Boulch, and François Dubois competed in the men’s team event, finishing second after a narrow loss to India in the final.
The team’s journey to the podium began with a fifth-place finish in the qualification round. They advanced through the knockout stages by defeating Hungary (233-226), Taiwan (236-229), and Slovenia (232-231) in the semifinals. In the final, France faced India and lost by a score of 235-233, earning the silver medal.
This achievement represents France’s first medal in the compound archery team event at the World Championships since 1995. The compound discipline is set to craft its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, adding significance to the team’s performance.
On the same day, France’s women’s compound team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Mexico (29-28), while the mixed team pairing of Nicolas Girard and Léa Girault also fell to Mexico in the round of 16 (159-157).
The success highlights the growing strength of French compound archery on the international stage. As the sport prepares for its Olympic introduction, this medal serves as a benchmark for future development and competition.
The team’s performance in Gwangju demonstrates their readiness for higher-level competition, with the silver medal providing momentum ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.
Looking forward, the French archery team will focus on maintaining this level of performance as they prepare for upcoming international events and the eventual Olympic debut of compound archery in Los Angeles.
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