Montval-sur-Loir, France – The badminton club of Montval-sur-Loir is gearing up to host two tournaments in the coming months, building on the success of recent events like the “Mon Bad/Loir #4” and the Trophée de la Sarthe jeunes. The club will first host its sixth edition tournament on Friday, March 20th, running from 8:00 PM … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – The dream week continues for France’s Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue at the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Birmingham. The French duo secured their place in the final, defeating China’s Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui 11-21, 21-18, 21-12 in a thrilling semi-final match on Wednesday. Gicquel and … Read more
Youth Football Match in France Descends into Violence, Leaving Coach and Player Injured Sathonay-Camp, France – A youth football match between U17 teams from Villette-d’Anthon (Isère) and Olympic Sathonay (Rhône) erupted into violence this past Saturday, March 7th, leaving the coach of the visiting team injured and a player requiring medical attention. The incident, which … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue are continuing a remarkable run at the 2026 All England Open Badminton Championships, securing a spot in the semifinals after a dominant performance against China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin on Friday, March 6th. The French duo dispatched the reigning world championship silver medalists 21-16, 21-16, extending … Read more
Lyon, France – Olympique Lyonnais Féminin will host a conference dedicated to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes on April 2nd, immediately preceding their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal match against VfL Wolfsburg. The event, scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM local time (7:00 PM CET) at the Groupama Stadium, aims to foster … Read more
The Archers de Dinan, a cornerstone of archery in Brittany, France, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Salle de la Nourais in Léhon. Founded on December 6, 1975, by Jean-Michel Dantard, the club has evolved from a small group of enthusiasts into a thriving community boasting a strong youth … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue are continuing a remarkable run at the All England Open, securing a spot in the semifinals on Friday with a decisive victory over China’s Jiang and Wei, the world No. 2 ranked pair, 21-16, 21-16. The French duo has yet to drop a set throughout the tournament, … Read more
Besançon, France – The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Minimes Judo Championship took place this past Sunday, showcasing the talent of young judokas from across the region. Several athletes from the Mâcon Judo club participated, achieving notable results and gaining valuable experience. The competition, held in Besançon, saw Inès Dehar and Noé Pollier competing after qualifying at the Saône … Read more
Ronan Montfort Finds His Calling at Fougères Badminton Club Fougères, France – Ronan Montfort is settling into his role as head coach of the Badminton Club Pays Fougères (BCPF), navigating his first season at the helm of the Nationale 3 team. This Saturday, February 21st, Montfort and his squad will travel to Caen to face … Read more
Five points separate Rennes EC (5th with one victory and one draw) which hosts Badminton Arnage-Mulsanne (3rd with two victories and three draws) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Suffice to say that in the event of a victory, the Sarthois would take a good lead with a view to maintaining. But the REC, like its … Read more