Castelginest, France – The Compagnons de l’Arc Castelginestois archery club is gearing up for its annual “24 Heures de Tir à l’Arc” (24 Hours of Archery) event, scheduled to take place from Saturday to Sunday, noon to noon. This year’s competition will embrace a nostalgic theme, celebrating the 1990s. The event, a test of endurance … Read more
Caussade College Shines at Departmental Badminton Championship Montauban, France – Two teams from Collège Pierre-Darasse of Caussade delivered a dominant performance at the departmental badminton championship, held Wednesday by students in the physical education (EPS) program at Lycée Antoine-Bourdelle in Montauban. The teams, having qualified through district play, secured the top two positions in the … Read more
Sévérac d’Aveyron, France – The future of archery clubs in the Aveyron department is looking brighter following a recent surge in coaching development. Under the guidance of the departmental committee for archery, five individuals from the clubs of Rodez, Millau, and Saint-Affrique completed a rigorous federal coach training program at the Sévérac gymnasium, concluding on … Read more
Figeac, France – The Club Badminton Figeacois (CBF) wrapped up its 14th annual Spring Tournament on March 22nd, marking a successful weekend of competition for players of all levels. The tournament, officially sanctioned by the Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBad), drew 119 participants from across southwestern France, including competitors from the Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Haute-Garonne, … Read more
Viviez, France – Aurélie Autret, a prominent archer from Viviez, has been recognized for her outstanding achievements in the sport with a feature in the recently published annual publication of the French Archery Federation. The inclusion highlights a remarkable 2024-2025 season for Autret, solidifying her position as a leading figure in French archery. Throughout the … Read more
Olemps, France – The Olemps Badminton Club (OBAD) hosted its first-ever “Very Bad Girl” badminton tournament on March 19, 2026, at the Georges-Bru sports hall. The all-female doubles tournament wasn’t just a sporting event; it was a fundraiser for the Ligue contre le cancer (League Against Cancer), demonstrating a commitment to both athletic competition and … Read more
La Grande-Motte, France – The Badminton Club La Grande-Motte (BCGM) hosted a stage of the departmental interclub competition for young players this past weekend, March 14th and 15th, organized by the Comité départemental de badminton de l’Hérault (Codep 34). The event, held at the Palais des Sports, saw nearly 200 young badminton enthusiasts compete. Following … Read more
VIENNA – Switzerland’s women’s national basketball team saw their EuroBasket 2027 qualification hopes dashed on Tuesday, falling 79-66 to Austria in Vienna. The defeat concludes the qualifying campaign for François Gomez’s squad, leaving them unable to advance to the tournament. The Swiss team finished third in Group D with a record of two wins and … Read more
Pamiers-based archers recently showcased their skills at the French Indoor Archery Championships, held in both Paris and Yzeure. The competitions saw strong performances and hard-fought battles from the local competitors as they transitioned into the outdoor season. In Paris, Emmanuel Dupuis and Philippe Pagnutti, representing Compagnie d’arc Pamiers in the senior 2 category, navigated a … Read more
The archers of Raissac-sur-Lampy demonstrated impressive skill and determination at a recent competition held in Fabrezan, France, bringing home a total of six medals, including a coveted “flèche d’or” (golden arrow). The event, which took place in the local gymnasium, saw 36 archers from several clubs – Castelnaudary, Portet-sur-Garonne, Escalquens, Fabrezan, and Raissac-sur-Lampy – competing … Read more