The French national judo team will compete in the upcoming World Championships without Amandine Buchard, while Clarisse Agbégnénou remains a central fixture of the squad. Buchard is currently pursuing a dual-sport ambition to qualify for both judo and rugby at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to reports on her athletic trajectory. Why is Amandine … Read more
Metz’s Historic Women’s Handball Final Run: How the Lorraine Underdog Defied the Odds By Daniel Richardson June 6, 2026 METZ, France — The golden limestone facades of Metz’s historic center glowed under the evening sun as the city erupted in celebration. For the first time in club history, Metz’s women’s handball team has secured a … Read more
Madeleine Malonga Returns to Judo After Maternity Leave: A Triumph of Resilience in Sarajevo By Daniel Richardson | May 29, 2026 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, French judoka Madeleine Malonga stepped back onto the tatami at the 2026 European Judo Championships in Sarajevo, defying expectations with a … Read more
PARIS — France’s judo team returned from the 2024 European Championships in Zagreb with two gold medals, standout performances from rising stars Kaila Issoufi and Dayyan Boulemtafes, and a surprising early exit for reigning world champion Joan-Benjamin Gaba — a mixed result that left federation president Stéphane Nomis reflecting on what could have been. “Even … Read more
Luka Mkheidze has added another golden chapter to his rising judo legacy, capturing the men’s 60kg European Championship title in his birthplace of Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 16, 2026. The French judoka of Georgian descent defeated fellow Georgian Giorgi Sardalashvili, the reigning world champion and defending European titleholder, by ippon in the final to claim … Read more
From Tbilisi to Paris: The Resilience and Rise of Luka Mkheidze In a narrow alleyway in downtown Tbilisi, squeezed between a bakery and a clothing store, lies a modest entrance that belies its significance in the world of international sport. To a casual passerby, the blue sign marking the “dolphin pool” might seem unremarkable. But … Read more