The regional canoeing and kayaking championship scheduled for October 11, 2026, in Cholet, France, has been canceled due to high levels of cyanobacteria in the Lac du Verdon. The Club olympique canoë-kayak (COCK) of Cholet confirmed that water quality tests performed on October 7 necessitated the cancellation of the event, which was expected to draw … Read more
Thom Gicquel Brings World Championship Glory to Cholet for Top 12 Badminton Showdown Fresh off winning the world championship in mixed doubles, Thom Gicquel is set to play in Cholet this Saturday, October 3, 2026. Gicquel will take to the court at Salle Grégoire alongside his Breton club, Flume Ille Badminton from Saint-Grégoire, to face … Read more
The United States women’s national basketball team faces France in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final in Berlin, setting up a high-stakes rematch two years after their clash at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. According to tournament organizers and international basketball federations, the championship matchup pits the dominant American squad against a surging French … Read more
The Tennis-Club de Cholet in Maine-et-Loire has officially scheduled its open doors event for September 2 and September 5, 2026. The sessions welcome prospective members for the upcoming sports season, forming part of a broader organizational push by club leadership to restructure coaching formats and upgrade training structures for both juniors and adults. Cholet Tennis … Read more
L’Autre Usine, the prominent multi-activity leisure complex located in Cholet, France, has officially unveiled its new autumn lineup and facility upgrades for the post-summer season. According to local announcements from the venue, the facility’s extensive improvements feature freshly renovated badminton courts with specialized new flooring designed to enhance grip and playability for local athletes and … Read more
At 84 years old, Jacques still steps up to the shooting line twice a week to practice archery, proving that a childhood dream can materialize decades later. Long before he picked up a recurve bow at his local club, he watched the sport from afar as a young boy fascinated by precision and focus. Today, … Read more
A recent community sports gathering in Cheffes brought together 23 participants for an introductory archery session, highlighting local interest in precision sport training and grassroots athletic engagement. Community Engagement Drives Local Archery Interest Grassroots sports initiatives continue to draw local participants seeking new physical activities. In Cheffes, a dedicated introductory event for archery successfully gathered … Read more
Fabrice Lefrançois Joins New York Knicks Staff for NBA Summer League Cholet Basket head coach Fabrice Lefrançois is set to gain professional experience in the United States, as he joins the New York Knicks coaching staff for the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The event, which serves as a primary developmental stage for … Read more
French National Police Officer Crowned World Champion in ‘Ma Ville’ Urban Sports Tournament By Daniel Richardson | Archysport | Updated June 12, 2024 A French national police officer has made history by winning the World Championship in the ‘Ma Ville’ urban sports competition, becoming the first woman to claim the title in the event’s 12-year … Read more
Les Archers du May: How France’s Archery Powerhouse Is Hitting Bullseyes—and Redefining the Sport Le May-sur-Èvre, France — Les Archers du May, the archery club based in this quiet Loire Valley town, has quietly transformed itself into France’s most dominant force in the sport. With a record 12 national titles in the past five years … Read more