Participation at the recent indoor archery qualifying event in Beaupréau dropped by roughly 18 percent compared to last year, according to the organizing club.
The two-day French championship qualifier drew 92 archers to the venue over the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8. The tournament proceeded in good conditions with comfortable indoor temperatures, but economic pressures weighed on turnout.
“The economic context, notably the cost of fuel and travel, can partly explain this decrease,” the president of FCM Beaupréau said, as reported by Ouest-France. “But we are relatively satisfied with this weekend.”
La Flèche Au Coeur Des Mauges Maintains 35 Members
The host organization, La Flèche au Coeur des Mauges, currently maintains 35 registered members. A majority of the club’s athletes are youths, providing a steady foundation for future competition.
Club operations rely on an active executive board. Stéphania Dupé serves as deputy president and treasurer, Sébastien Allard manages equipment, Alexandre Ferrand handles municipal relations, Naïri Parseghian oversees communications, and Éric Merlet directs youth training and liaison duties.
Local Competitors Secure Multiple Podium Finishes
Local competitors secured multiple podium finishes across the tournament’s various bow categories and age divisions.
In the U15 classic bow class, Anaïs Fournier placed 2nd with 433 points out of 600, followed by Soan Retureau in 2nd with 478 points. Aaron Nina took third with 281 points, and Loris Bloyet finished fourth with 224 points.
Clémence Fage won the under-18 classic division by scoring 501 points. Manoah Rabier took second place in the same group with 487 points.
In the senior-2 compound bow category, Stéphane Angebault posted the event’s highest score with 585 points out of 600 to claim victory. Véronique Angebault secured second place with 556 points.
Naïri Parseghian won the barebow competition with 392 points, ahead of runner-up Sandrine Templeraud, who finished with 284 points. In the men’s barebow event, Éric Merlet earned second place with 463 points.
Outdoor Season Planning
The next major competition for the club is scheduled for May 2027, featuring an outdoor tournament format.
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