The Dark Side of the Bat: How a Retired Insurance Executive’s Trial Reveals the Hidden Dangers of Domestic Violence in Sports Culture By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 28, 2026 | Updated 10:45 AM UTC (12:45 PM CEST) NIORT, France — The courtroom in Niort, France, is not typically associated with the roar of … Read more
In the world of professional cycling, the spotlight usually falls on the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix or the grueling climbs of the Tour de France. But for the soul of the sport, the real battle is often fought in small communes like Vouhé, where the survival of local traditions depends on a handful of dedicated volunteers … Read more
Back in the Game: Anatole Chaboissant Sets Sights on French Championship Final Poitiers is currently gripped by a sporting fever that rivals the city’s biggest cultural events. As the Alterna Stade Poitevin prepares to host the first leg of the Ligue A championship final this Saturday, May 2, 2026, the narrative is as much about … Read more
Julie Chupin Aims for European Para-Archery Title After French Domination French para-archer Julie Chupin has set her sights on the European Para-Archery Championships after securing her 12th consecutive French indoor national title in March 2026. The Moncoutantaise athlete, who competes in the women’s individual W1 category, declared her determination with the words “Je ne vais … Read more
Thouars, France – A national-level archery performance took center stage in western France this spring as competitors gathered for regional and departmental competitions that underscored the sport’s growing presence in the Deux-Sèvres region. The events, held across multiple weekends in early 2026, brought together archers from across Nouvelle-Aquitaine to test their skills in both indoor … Read more
Field Archery Season Opens in Tourtenay With Departmental Titles Decided The outdoor archery season in Deux-Sèvres officially commenced on Sunday, April 5, 2026, as the departmental field archery championships took place in the scenic setting of Tourtenay. Organized by the archers thouarsais de la Trémoille, the event saw local athletes compete for departmental titles across … Read more
Table Tennis Ranking Finals in Thouars Draw Regional Talent The regional table tennis circuit converged on Thouars this past weekend as the territorial individual ranking finals took center stage. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the North Territory hosted a competitive field of athletes vying for position in a high-stakes environment. A total of 62 players … Read more
Bordeaux, France – In a stunning upset that reverberated through French football’s National 2 league, FC Chauray delivered a masterclass in early-game execution, defeating the Girondins de Bordeaux 3-1 at the Stade Atlantique on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The victory marks a significant moment for the promoted side, and a deeply concerning result for Bordeaux, … Read more
A sound signal sounds in the Sainte-Verge sports complex. With a determined step, thirty-two archers advance together to a step, located eighteen meters from three targets, arranged vertically. A new signal then sounds, and the archers draw their first arrows. On February 7 and 8, 2026, Thouarsais hosts the regional archery championships. A two-day competition … Read more
In Mazières-en-Gâtine, the sports associations are back on track. Following successive cold waves, culminating in this freezing end-of-year holiday season, temperatures are very cool inside the gymnasium, as revealed by our colleagues at Western Mail. The cause: a boiler problem. “It must be 4°C at the moment when we train, I ask the players to … Read more