French swimming officials and coach Philippe Lucas have reported that Anastasiia Kirpichnikova, the Russian-born swimmer who won an individual silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has not communicated with them since returning to Russia in March 2026, according to multiple sources. The French Swimming Federation (FFN) confirmed the lack of contact but declined to … Read more
France to Host 2026 Judo Champions League in Paris for First Time Since 2019 By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Published October 15, 2024 | Updated October 15, 2024 The 2026 Judo Champions League will return to France for the first time since 2019, with Paris hosting the event at the Dojo de Paris (14th … Read more
Montpellier Handball Secures Spot in Next Ligue des Champions Season Montpellier Handball, the third-place team in the Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) regular season, has secured a place in the upcoming EHF Champions League, according to an announcement by the European Handball Federation (EHF) on Monday. The confirmation marks a significant milestone for the French … Read more
England international goalkeeper Mary Earps has officially departed Paris Saint-Germain, the French club confirmed on Monday. The 31-year-old shot-stopper leaves the Division 1 Féminine side following the conclusion of her contract, bringing an end to a tenure that saw her compete at the highest level of European football. She is expected to join the London … Read more
Zackaria Dia’s 5.82-Meter Pole Vault Shatters Junior Records, Sets New Benchmark French junior pole vaulter Zackaria Dia cleared 5.82 meters at a national meeting on Sunday, June 14, marking the second-highest performance in junior history, according to the French Athletics Federation. The achievement places Dia just 1 centimeter behind the world junior record of 5.83 … Read more
Mbappé ‘A Player Beyond Measure’ – Deschamps Hails France’s World Cup Star After Record-Breaking Display June 16, 2024 • Updated 16:45 UTC Kylian Mbappé has officially surpassed Thierry Henry as France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 international goals, capping a World Cup opener that saw him deliver a match-winning performance in a 2-1 victory over … Read more
France vs Senegal 2026: Preview, Key Tactical Battles & What’s at Stake in Group Stage Clash By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 12, 2026 | Updated 14:30 UTC France and Senegal will open the 2026 World Cup with a Group Stage clash on June 13 (local time: 14:00 UTC) at the MetLife Stadium in … Read more
France’s Final Training Session Before the Euros: What to Watch as Les Bleus Prepare for Germany By Daniel Richardson | June 12, 2024 | Frankfurt, Germany France’s national team completed their final training session before the Euros 2024 on Wednesday in Frankfurt, with coach Didier Deschamps focusing on tactical adjustments ahead of their opening match … Read more
Omar Abdulkadir Artan Refused Entry to U.S. Ahead of 2026 World Cup Despite Valid Visa, Fueled Diplomatic Tensions By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at the Detroit–Windsor border crossing on June 10, 2024, despite his valid U.S. visa for the 2026 … Read more
World Cup 2026: England and Switzerland Face Major Disruptions Ahead of Tournament By Daniel Richardson | June 7, 2026 England and Switzerland are navigating significant external challenges near their pre-tournament training camps that could disrupt their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. While the England team is dealing … Read more