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The Centre Kyudo in Trégunc is hosting a public archery workshop this Sunday, offering beginners aged 12 and older an introduction to the traditional Japanese martial art of kyudo. The session will take place at the local sports hall dojo, providing participants with hands-on experience in both makiwara and target shooting techniques. Instruction under Jean-Pierre … Read more
Olympic judo medalist Ryoko Tani has publicly praised incoming Yomiuri Giants manager Hideki Matsui for an act of sportsmanship during a 2000 exhibition game, highlighting the careful preparation that she says defines a true professional. As Matsui prepares to take charge of the traditional Nippon Professional Baseball club at age 52, the five-time Olympic medalist … Read more
Sunday Workshop Brings Traditional Japanese Archery to Trégunc Dojo A straw target at very close range awaits novices this weekend as Le Centre Kyudo opens its doors at the gymnasium dojo in Trégunc. Running from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time (0900 to 1630 UTC) this Sunday, the intensive session introduces beginners aged 12 … Read more
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games mark the historic arrival of the Olympic movement on the African continent, bringing 2,700 athletes aged 15 to 18 to Senegal for competitions running from October 31 to November 13. Delayed by the pandemic and held more than eight years after the Buenos Aires edition, the event features athletes … Read more
The Arcieri Monte Comero sports association has promoted field archery through the wooded terrain of Bagno di Romagna. Founded in 1998, the club maintains a 24-target course near Lago dei Pontini where participants encounter variable distances, synthetic animal targets, and natural obstacles. Years in the Woods of Bagno di Romagna Field archery requires participants to … Read more
Stade Abdoulaye Wade Prepares for Team Deutschland Flag-Bearers Jolina Reinhold and Filo Wüst will lead Team Deutschland into the Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio on Saturday, October 31, carrying the national flag at the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Located roughly 30 kilometers outside Dakar, Senegal, the venue hosts the formal … Read more
Dojo Nantais has exited the Pro League, with club sporting director Adrien Lelièvre confirming that the relegation was expected due to financial realities and squad limitations. Financial Realities Force Pro League Exit The decision stems from a careful audit of club finances and roster depth. Competing in the Pro League drained financial resources faster than … Read more
Gian Frei has established a competitive presence within the Swiss judo circuit, securing five podium finishes across 12 recorded appearances in the Judoresults database. His career trajectory in the cadet category includes a high-water mark of fifth place at the Swiss Cadet Championships in November 2024 and a matching fifth-place finish at the European Cup … Read more
Judo nutrition and tactical coaching dictate that proper dietary foundations—ranging from strategic carbohydrate timing and protein recovery to hydration management—directly influence an athlete’s physical output, recovery speed, and competitive stability on the mat. Strategic Fueling and Nutritional Timing on the Mat In high-level judo competition, the dining table functions as a direct extension of the … Read more
Marta Beorlegui claimed the under-52 kilogram silver medal at the European U23 Judo Championships in Naples, Italy, finishing as the continental runner-up after a hard-fought final against Italy’s Gaia Stella. Competing at the Palasport Palavesuvio, the judoka navigated a demanding 17-competitor bracket before dropping a narrow decision in the gold-medal bout. Weigh-In and Bracket Path … Read more