OL to Host Inaugural ‘Mâchon des Lumières’ Gastronomy Event Before Auxerre Clash Football and high gastronomy are merging at the Groupama Stadium. To mark the upcoming home fixture against AJ Auxerre, Olympique Lyonnais is transforming its matchday experience into a celebration of local flavor, headlined by the first-ever mâchon des Lumières. Scheduled for Saturday, April … Read more
GRS Saint-Priest Claims Victory at La Flèche d’Or du GRS Mâconnais The archery community in eastern France converged on Mâcon recently for the annual La Flèche d’Or du GRS Mâconnais, a competition defined as much by its competitive edge as its commitment to camaraderie. In a grueling test of precision and endurance, GRS de Saint-Priest … Read more
European Badminton Championships 2026: France Deploys ‘Armada’ in Huelva The shuttlecocks are flying in Andalusia as the European Badminton Championships 2026 take center stage in Huelva, Spain. Running from April 6 to April 12, the tournament has gathered the continent’s elite athletes for a week of high-intensity competition. For the French delegation, the event is … Read more
Breaking Barriers in Brittany: Inclusive Archery in Laillé Bridges Olympic and Paralympic Worlds In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, a small town is making a significant statement about the power of adaptive sports. The pursuit of inclusive archery in Laillé reached a new milestone on Wednesday, April 1, as the local community gathered to celebrate a … Read more
Inclusive Archery in Laillé: Bridging Gaps Through Sport In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, France, the sport of archery is proving to be a powerful tool for social cohesion. The Archers de Laillé club recently hosted a specialized day of inclusive archery in Laillé, designed to emphasize sharing and accessibility within the community. The event, held … Read more
Departmental Field Archery Titles Decided in Tourtenay The natural terrain of Tourtenay provided a grueling test of precision and nerve this past weekend as the departmental field archery championship unfolded. On Sunday, April 5, 2026, 81 licensed archers from the Deux-Sèvres region and neighboring departments converged to compete for top honors in a discipline that … Read more
Thom Gicquel: The Driving Force Behind France’s Mixed Doubles Ascent In the high-velocity world of international badminton, few partnerships have mirrored the steady, clinical rise of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue. As of April 2026, Gicquel remains a cornerstone of French badminton, maintaining a formidable presence in the BWF world rankings and cementing his status … Read more
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Rachidatou Bilgo and Fatao Tapsoba emerged as the champions of the 6th edition of the Sino-Burkinabè Friendship Badminton Cup, concluding on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in a vibrant atmosphere at Ouagadougou. The tournament showcased intense exchanges and a high level of technical skill, drawing competitors from both Burkina Faso and neighboring … Read more
Falaise, France – The Entente Sportive Falaisienne (ESF) badminton club has appointed Aurélien Maurin as its new president, following the death of longtime leader Gisèle Maurin in January. The election took place Tuesday evening at the Guillaume gymnasium, marking a poignant moment for the club as members honored Maurin’s legacy. Gisèle Maurin, 59, passed away … Read more
Falaise, Normandy – The Entente Sportive Falaisienne (ESF) badminton club has appointed Aurélien Maurin as its new president, following the death of longtime leader Gisèle Maurin in January. The election took place Tuesday evening at the Guillaume gymnasium, marking a poignant moment for the club as members honored Maurin’s legacy. Gisèle Maurin, 59, passed away … Read more