Hossegor, France – In a landmark decision for women’s surfing, French athlete Johanne Defay has been awarded the World Surf League’s (WSL) first-ever maternity wildcard. The announcement, made Monday, guarantees Defay a spot on the Championship Tour (CT) in 2027, allowing her to resume her professional career after taking a pause to start a family. … Read more
Bouzonville Archery Club Inspires Recent Female Archers with Introductory Sessions Bouzonville, France – The archery club in Bouzonville is experiencing a surge of interest from female athletes following a series of introductory evenings designed to welcome newcomers to the sport. The initiative, which culminated in a second session on March 10, 2026, aims to foster … Read more
Blaye-les-Mines’ Badminton Club Léo Lagrange received a significant boost this week, securing an €800 grant from the local Crédit Agricole branch. The funding will directly support the club’s preparations for the upcoming National Tournament of Carmaux, set to celebrate its 21st edition later this year. Guillaume Tressières, director of Crédit Agricole, presented the check to … Read more
Espeyrac, France – A novel archery club, “Les Flèches d’Espeyrac” (The Arrows of Espeyrac), has recently formed in the village of Espeyrac, in the Aveyron department of France. The club’s name, playfully chosen, reflects the down-to-earth spirit and self-deprecating humor of its founding members. The impetus for creating the association wasn’t about competition, but a … Read more
Castelginest to Host Unique 24-Hour Archery Challenge Castelginest, France, is gearing up for an unusual and community-focused sporting event next weekend. The “24 Heures de Tir à l’Arc” – 24 Hours of Archery – will capture place from Saturday to Sunday, noon to noon, at the Complexe Sportif, organized by local club Les Compagnons de … Read more
Pontarlier, France – The Pontarlier Badminton club is celebrating a landmark achievement after its youth section secured four medals at the regional championships held in Mâcon on February 28th and March 1st, 2026. This marks the first time the club has achieved such a result in its history, signaling a turning point for the program. … Read more
Running While Female: Sine Qua Non and the Push for Safer Streets Paris – The simple act of going for a run shouldn’t require a risk assessment, yet for many women, that’s precisely what it entails. From unwanted attention to outright harassment and, tragically, violence, female runners face unique safety challenges that are prompting a … Read more
Paris, France – The sports world is continuing to reflect on the remarkable life and career of Charles Biétry, a veteran journalist and former sports executive, following the release of the Canal+ documentary “Génération Biétry.” The film chronicles Biétry’s journey from his early days at Agence France-Presse and Canal+ to his brief tenure as president … Read more
Archers of Montrivel Host Women’s Shooting Day to Celebrate International Women’s Day Champagnole, France – The Compagnie des Archers de Montrivel, in partnership with Tir Sportif Champagnolais, is set to host a special open house event dedicated to women on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day, will offer … Read more
Like an air of change! A revolution! The WTA, the body which manages the professional women’s tennis circuit, announced this Monday morning that two players, who had to take a break from their careers to become mothers, appeared in the top 10 of the world rankings in February. A “historic moment” welcomes the WTA. “Belinda … Read more