The regional badminton circuit in France’s Grand Est region saw a significant display of depth and skill earlier this month as the Volants mirecurtiens hosted the third edition of the Tournoi des Luthiers. Held at the pôle multiraquettes in Mirecourt, the event underscored the rising popularity of the sport in the Vosges department, drawing a … Read more
Roland-Garros Prize Money: Are Tennis Players Finally Getting Paid What They’re Worth? Daniel Richardson May 27, 2026 18 min read Crowds pack Philippe Chatrier Stadium as the 2026 French Open opens under scrutiny over player compensation. Paris — The 2026 French Open has kicked off with a record €61.7 million prize purse, a sum that … Read more
Heatwave and Sport: What Athletes and Coaches Need to Know About Health Risks By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 25, 2026 — Updated 10:30 AM UTC (12:30 PM CEST) As temperatures soar across Europe and North America this week, with 16 French departments under orange-level heat alerts, athletes, coaches, and event organizers face a … Read more
Badminton Breathes New Life Into Cystic Fibrosis Fight: How Sundhouse Is Changing the Game By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | ArchySport In a groundbreaking fusion of sport and medical science, badminton is emerging as an unexpected ally in the fight against cystic fibrosis (CF). At the forefront of this movement is Sundhouse, a Swiss-based organization that … Read more
Roland-Garros 2026 Preview: Sinner Chases Clay-Court Grand Slam as Djokovic and Sabalenka Battle for Paris Glory By Daniel Richardson | May 24, 2026 | Paris, France World No. 1 Jannik Sinner prepares for his first French Open final appearance as he seeks to complete the Career Grand Slam. Photo: RFI PARIS — The 2026 French … Read more
Pickleball Boom in France: How PB7 in Saint-Jory Is Redefining Indoor Sports Near Toulouse By Daniel Richardson | May 24, 2026 | Sports Feature SAINT-JORY, France — If you’ve ever wondered how France’s burgeoning pickleball scene is evolving beyond Parisian courts, the answer lies in a sleek, 800-square-meter indoor complex called PB7, tucked just 15 … Read more
Villette-sur-Ain Wedding Celebrates Antoine Marabet and Laura Spannente’s Union Residents of the small French commune of Villette-sur-Ain recently celebrated the nuptials of Antoine Marabet and Laura Spannente, a union that has drawn local admiration. While details remain sparse, the couple’s backgrounds and shared community ties offer a glimpse into their story. Who Are the Newlyweds? … Read more
Judo Club Épron’s Eco-Innovation: How 20 Kilos of Kimonos Are Becoming Training Gear By Daniel Richardson | May 19, 2026 | Épron, Normandy, France In a groundbreaking initiative blending martial arts tradition with environmental responsibility, the Judo Club Épron, located just north of Caen in Normandy, has collected 20 kilograms of discarded kimonos—traditional Japanese judo … Read more
The Fight for Imane: How a Mother’s Determination is Redefining Cancer Care for Young Athletes By Daniel Richardson May 19, 2026 • Updated 14:30 UTC When Imane, a 19-year-old competitive athlete, was diagnosed with a second cancer just two years after her first remission, her mother Nadia refused to accept defeat. What began as a … Read more
Vézeronce-Curtin’s ‘Concours Nature’: How ARC Vézerontin’s Hybrid Archery Event Is Changing the Game May 18, 2026 Daniel Richardson 12 min read Vézeronce-Curtin, France — Under golden Isère sunlight on May 18, 2025, ARC Vézerontin didn’t just host an archery competition. They reinvented it. The club’s Concours Nature—a fusion of traditional field archery and 3D hunting-style … Read more