Tennis Federation Vice President Sentenced to 10 years for Rape A French court delivered a harsh sentence Thursday, February 13, sending Jean-Pierre Dartevelle, former vice-president of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), to 10 years in prison for raping a young player. The conviction stems from attacks on a player between September 2016 and March 2018,when … Read more
Adult Adventures await at CISPA in Cholet Adults in Cholet now have a chance to experience the thrill of outdoor sports at CISPA, the popular outdoor sports initiation centre. Previously a haven for children, CISPA is expanding its offerings to include monthly sessions specifically designed for adults. New Monthly Sessions for Adults Starting this Wednesday, … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympics Spark Sports License Boom The Paris 2024 Olympic Games ignited a surge in sports participation, with a notable 5% increase in sports licenses issued at the start of the 2024 school year. This surge, according to the National Institute of Youth and Popular Education (INJEP), is a testament to the Games’ inspiring … Read more
13 MRT SPEELDRANG – BADMINTON / SEDIMENTS / THE SHELLS Concert Hall, 7:30 PM burgerweeshuis, Deventer tickets for Speeldrang – Badminton / Sediments / The Shells: Thursday, march 13 Burgerweeshuis, Deventer € 5.00 Event Highlights Speeldrang offers a platform for emerging local artists to showcase their latest creations, … Read more
The Courtilles Gymnasium in Coutances, Manche, will host the Manche Archery Club Team Championship and the Manche Youth Championship on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, 2025. Hundreds of archers from the department’s 16 clubs are expected to participate in this prestigious event. Also read: PROFILE. At just 13 years old, Léo-Paul beaufils is … Read more
The Courtilles Gymnasium in Coutances, Manche, will host the Manche Archery Championship for club teams and the youth championship on saturday,January 25,and Sunday,January 26,2025. Hundreds of archers from the departmentS 16 clubs are expected to participate. Also read: PROFILE. At 13, Léo-Paul Beaufils heads to the French Archery Championship Approximately 60 young archers will compete … Read more
What a week it has been! This saturday,January 18,Thom Gicquel from Bretille and his mixed doubles partner Delphine Delrue faced off against the Malaysian duo Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei,ranked third globally,in the semi-finals of the Indian Open.The French pair showcased their prowess, securing a decisive victory in straight sets (21-17, 21-15), marking … Read more
Tennis Icon Pam Shriver Loses Precious Trophies in Car Theft Amid LA Wildfires The stolen vehicle contained the majority of her career memorabilia, which she had rescued from her home during the evacuation. “My son and I are currently at the police station,” shared Pam Shriver, the renowned tennis champion, as she disclosed the heartbreaking … Read more
On Sunday,a qualifying event for the French indoor archery championship took place at the Bergerie sports hall in Florentais. The Florentais Archers Association, led by president Jean-Claude Bellicaud, volunteered to host the competition: We welcomed 82 competitors, who must participate in at least three regional tournaments and accumulate enough points to qualify for the French … Read more
french Judo Federation Announces Major Leadership Shakeup The French Judo Federation has unveiled a notable restructuring of its leadership team, appointing Olympic champion Lucie Décosse as the new manager of the women’s national team. This move comes after Décosse initially declined a similar offer three years ago. Décosse, a three-time world champion and London Olympic … Read more