The Arc Lat’Vedas 3M archery club managed two major events during the weekend of November 7-8, balancing public engagement with competitive qualifying rounds, Midi Libre reported. While club archers hosted a demonstration at the HERAIA event in Montpellier, the club simultaneously held a sanctioned indoor tournament at the Georges Brassens gymnasium in Lattes.
More than 100 archers competed at the 18-meter indoor event held over three sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament served as a qualifier for the French national championships, according to local records.
Thirteen members of the Arc Lat’Vedas 3M club finished on the podium at the home event. These performances were recognized by Christine Gente, the local deputy for sports, who attended to congratulate the athletes on their early-season success.
While the Lattes competition took place, members of the club also managed an archery booth at the HERAIA event at the Arena de Montpellier. The club reported engaging with over 200 visitors throughout the Saturday afternoon session.
At the conclusion of the weekend’s competition, club president Philippe Bezard-Falgas presented a €200 check to the Ligue contre le Cancer 34. The donation was funded through a combination of a one-euro fee included in each competitor’s registration and a supplementary contribution from the club itself.
The recent tournament results are intended to build momentum for the remainder of the season. The club has set a goal of securing additional titles at the regional and national levels by 2027.
The Arc Lat’Vedas 3M club will host its next official indoor competition on the weekend of December 19-20 at the Georges Brassens gymnasium.
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