Mâcon Archers Relegated from D1 as JSL Season Concludes The Mâcon archery team has been confirmed as one of the teams relegated from the D1 division of the Jeunesse Sportive de Lyon (JSL) league following the conclusion of the 2023–2024 season, according to official league standings published on JSL’s official website. The team finished in … Read more
Richard Rouillon’s Para-Archery Journey: From Vittel-Contrexéville Training to France’s National Championships By Daniel Richardson | Archysport | Updated May 15, 2024 Richard Rouillon, a rising star in French para-archery, has qualified for the upcoming French National Championships after two years of intensive training in Vittel-Contrexéville—a facility known for its high-altitude conditions and elite archery programs. … Read more
Olympique Lyonnais Undergoes Restructuring Plan Under New Ownership The new owner of Olympique Lyonnais has announced a comprehensive restructuring and stabilization plan aimed at securing the club’s long-term financial and sporting future, according to official statements and verified reports. The initiative, which includes cost-cutting measures, debt reduction, and strategic investments, follows a period of financial … Read more
Neuwiller-lès-Saverne Archery Festival Cancelled: How Tradition Lives On Despite Setbacks By Daniel Richardson | Archysport June 12, 2024 — Updated June 13, 2024 The Tir du Roy archery festival in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne, France—a centuries-old tradition tied to the Alsace region’s history—has been cancelled for the first time since 1945 due to logistical challenges. Despite the official … Read more
Afonso Moreira’s €33.6M Move: Lyon’s €2M Investment Turns into Leverkusen’s Record-Breaking Deal June 12, 2025 • 14:30 UTC Daniel Richardson Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Portuguese forward Afonso Moreira from Olympique Lyonnais for a verified €33.6 million fee, according to official club statements and Bundesliga records. The transfer marks a 16.8x return on … Read more
Saint-Louis Hosts First ‘Bad’night’ Badminton Event at Sportenum: A Unique Nighttime Challenge By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Published: October 10, 2023 | Updated: October 10, 2023 Saint-Louis, France — The city’s Sportenum venue will host its first-ever “Bad’night” event this weekend, where participants will compete in badminton matches played entirely in the dark. Organizers … Read more
OL Transfer Update: Mads Bidstrup Deal Near Finalization Amid DNCG Hurdles French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais has reached an agreement to sign Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup, according to multiple verified reports, though the transfer remains pending a critical financial review by the Direction Nationale de Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG). The deal, valued at approximately … Read more
Saint-Louis Hosts First-Ever “Bad’night” Badminton Event at Sportenum on July 3 The Volant des 3 frontières (V3F), a local badminton association in Saint-Louis, announced plans for the first “Bad’night” event at Sportenum, a multi-purpose sports facility, on Friday, July 3. The initiative, described as a “novelty night” for players to compete in low-light conditions, aims … Read more
How Talant’s ‘À vos baskets!’ Is Turning French Youth Sports Into Play-Based Learning June 17, 2024 — Updated 14:30 UTC Talant, France — On Sunday, June 14, the parc de la Cerisaie in Talant hosted its third annual “À vos baskets!” (“Lace up your shoes!”) event, a half-day initiative designed to reimagine youth sports through … Read more
The municipality of Niederhausbergen in Saarland, Germany, will host its annual “Journée jeunesse festive et sportive” on Saturday, June 20, featuring over 60 young athletes aged 5 to 17 competing in football, basketball, badminton, and judo, according to local sports officials. The event, organized by the Niederhausbergen Sports Association, aims to promote community engagement and … Read more