The Malagasy Basketball Federation (FMBB) has revealed the list of fifteen players pre-selected to prepare for the qualification window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The race towards the 2027 World Cup, scheduled for Qatar, is officially launched for the Ankoay senior men in 5×5 basketball. A few weeks before the qualifying window scheduled in … Read more
He moved discreetly, but his gaze was always turned towards the others. Hambinintsoa Tefy Ranaivo, Master Tefy, also known as Tefy Mahafaly, died on January 14, 2026 at the age of 63, after long months of fighting illness. His death leaves a deep void in the world of Malagasy crafts, but also in the hearts … Read more
The world of Malagasy sport is in mourning. Edmond Rakotoarivelo, better known as Master Ratafia, died at dawn on Sunday at the age of 96. Edmond Rakotoarivelo died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Amboasarikely, near Antsahavola. Born on March 25, 1930, the man many considered a true living memory of Malagasy sport celebrated … Read more
At the end of a 2025 season described as a “hinge”, the Ivorian Badminton Federation (FIBad) takes stock of its actions and sets the course for 2026. Between reconstruction, inclusion of para-badminton and Olympic ambitions, President Honoré Zolobé takes stock. 2025 ends with the joint organization of the final phases of para-badminton and classic badminton. … Read more
The 2025 Madagascar Judo Cup was held on December 27 and 28 at the Arena Toamasina, attracting the national elite. A seminar for referees and coaches preceded the competition, reinforcing the technical level. Les cadors have largely confirmed their status. In senior ladies -70 kg, the Olympian Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy (ASM) won the gold … Read more
At the dawn of the year 2026, Malagasy sports leaders send wishes full of hope and values. Health, discipline, loyalty and collective success are at the heart of their messages, carried by figures from basketball, table tennis, wrestling, badminton, gymnastics and emerging disciplines. Everyone is calling for a year of progress, unity and shared victories … Read more
Double African champion, Madagascar confirms its status as a continental reference in 3×3 basketball. A success built on vision, consistency and Olympic ambition. An African double that lasts over time. The first week of December once again dedicated the Ankoay reign over African 3×3 basketball at the Mahamasina Sports Palace. At home, Madagascar achieved the … Read more
Double African champions, the Ankoay 3×3 basketball team, men and women, were decorated on Saturday in Iavoloha. Players and staff members received the honors of the Republic for a continental feat built on work and rigor. The success of Malagasy 3×3 basketball now goes beyond the strict sporting framework. On Saturday, December 20, in Iavoloha, … Read more
The National Association of the Sports Press signed a partnership agreement with the DAWR brand yesterday, Friday December 5, 2025, in the hall of honor of the Maison de la Presse, Babacar Toure. Promoter of local consumption, the National Association of the Sports Press (ANPS) has reached an agreement with the equipment manufacturer DAWR, a … Read more
Madagascar’s Badminton Rising Star: Tiasetra Raherimanana’s Vision for a Professional Future By ArchySports staff ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – tiasetra Raherimanana isn’t just a name making waves in Malagasy badminton; he’s a testament to dedication, a player whose journey from junior champion to aspiring sports leader is charting a new course for the sport in Madagascar. His … Read more