Stéphane Houdet reflects on career during Mondial Sports appearance

Stéphane Houdet reflects on career during Mondial Sports appearance

Stéphane Houdet shared insights into his athletic career and life journey during an appearance on the sports broadcast Mondial Sports. At nearly 56 years of age, the French champion boasts a resume featuring three Paralympic gold medals and 24 Grand Slam titles, maintaining an optimistic outlook on the sport and disability sports development in France. … Read more

Pays de la Loire Wins French Regional Para-Athletics Championship

Led by a ten-athlete delegation, the Pays de la Loire regional delegation secured victory at the French Regional Para-Athletics Championship on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Florange, Moselle. The team finished atop the standings with 10,660 points, outpacing runner-up Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and third-place Hauts-de-France. The championship gathered regional contingents from across France to compete in a … Read more

Heïdi Gaugain Wins First World Paracycling Title in the US, Eyes Second Gold

French paracyclist Heïdi Gaugain secured her first world title on Saturday in the United States, capturing the gold medal in the time trial event. Competing against a world-class field, the Mayenne native delivered a dominant performance on the bike to claim the victory, with her sights now firmly set on a second gold medal in … Read more

Heïdi Gaugain to Join Mayenne Monbana My Pie Pro Cycling Team in 2027

Paralympic star Heïdi Gaugain eyes professional able-bodied peloton The athlete from Saint-Georges-sur-Erve is set to sign with the French women’s professional cycling team Mayenne Monbana My Pie ahead of the 2027 season. The transition marks a major milestone in Gaugain’s burgeoning career. By joining the Mayenne-based Pro Team, the young rider moves closer to fulfilling … Read more

From Wheelchair Prediction to National Champion: The Inspiring Story of Para-Climber Guillaume Bolloré

Guillaume Bolloré faces a decisive test of classification and athletic resilience as he prepares to compete in the upcoming para-climbing World Cup in Laval, France. At 37 years old, the Lorient-born athlete balances a rigorous training schedule with his professional career as a certified secondary school teacher, overcoming a congenital hip syndrome that once led … Read more

France Blind Football Team Faces England in Euro Final to Defend Title

The French national blind football team has surged into the final of the European Championships in Strasbourg, riding a wave of public attention and packed grandstands fueled by their historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games. Strasbourg Stage Sets the Scene for European Glory Playing in a temporary stadium constructed directly in front of … Read more

Judo Black Belt: Living the Legacy and Philosophy of Jigoro Kano

Un soldat du 3e Régiment d’infanterie de marine (3e Rima) basé à Vannes, blessé en mission, s’est tourné vers l’exigeante discipline des Adaptive CrossFit pour reconstruire son corps et son mental. Ancien judoka et détenteur d’une ceinture noire, le militaire applique les enseignements fondamentaux des arts martiaux traditionnels à son entraînement physique adapté, illustrant la … Read more

Tiya Barbé Wins 4th French Junior Para-Archery Championship at 17

Tiya Barbé, a 17-year-old archer from Saint-Nazaire, has won her fourth French junior Para-archery championship title, according to reports from Ouest-France. The victory solidifies Barbé’s position as a dominant force in the junior ranks of French para-sport. Tiya Barbé Secures Fourth Junior National Title The 17-year-old athlete from Saint-Nazaire captured the French junior Para-archery championship … Read more

Valentin Giraud: French Para-Archery Vice-Champion Keeps Paralympic Dreams Alive

Valentin Giraud Remains Focused on Paralympic Ambitions Following National Success Valentin Giraud, a prominent figure in French para-archery, continues to pursue his long-term objective of competing at the Paralympic Games despite the challenges inherent in high-level international qualification. As the current vice-champion of France, Giraud’s recent domestic performances have reinforced his status as a top-tier … Read more

Voiron Woman Becomes French Para-Archery Champion

In a significant achievement for French disability sports, an archer from Voiron has secured the national championship title in para-archery. Competing in the visually impaired category, the athlete’s victory underscores the growing depth of the sport within France and highlights the technical precision required for visually impaired competitors to excel at the highest level of … Read more