Archery Season Resumes in Volgelsheim as Merenne and Wenzler Lead the Pack The 2024 outdoor archery season kicked off in earnest this weekend in the Alsace region of northeastern France, with competitors gathering at the Volgelsheim shooting grounds for the first major tournament of the year. Under crisp autumn skies and light winds that tested … Read more
The global push to elevate archery’s profile in the competitive sports landscape has gained new momentum through a targeted visibility initiative led by the Sport Business Club, according to verified reports from French sports business sources. The effort aims to strengthen archery’s commercial appeal, media exposure, and grassroots participation by aligning the sport with broader … Read more
Young Archers from Chalon-sur-Saône Shine at Regional Competition in Gueugnon On a crisp Saturday morning in May 2024, the town of Gueugnon in eastern France hosted a regional archery competition that drew young talent from across the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Among the standout performers were archers from the Chalon-sur-Saône Archery Club, whose consistent precision and sportsmanship … Read more
Amélie Vigneault has captured her second provincial archery title in Quebec, further cementing her place among the nation’s emerging elite in the sport. The Drummondville-based athlete topped the podium at the recent Quebec Provincial Archery Championships, marking a significant milestone in her competitive journey. Vigneault’s victory came in the women’s recurve division, where she demonstrated … Read more
Mickaël Martin Claims French Archery Title: ‘I Still Don’t Realize It’ French archer Mickaël Martin secured the national championship title in a stunning upset at the 2024 French Archery Championships, held in Vittel from July 12-14, 2024. Speaking to reporters immediately after his victory, Martin expressed disbelief, stating, “Je ne réalise toujours pas” – “I … Read more
Les Angevins Almost Hit the Bullseye at French Field Archery Championships The archers of SGTA Angers came within a single match of securing a podium finish at the 2025 French Field Archery Championships, ultimately falling in the quarterfinals to the team that would go on to claim the national title. Competing in the team event … Read more
The French archery club Saint-Avertin is targeting a historic double in the Division 1 (D1) team championships this season, seeking to defend its title in both recurve and compound disciplines. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the club will launch its 2026 D1 campaign on April 18 in Smarves, Vienne, with ambitions to repeat its success from the … Read more
France’s compound archery team secured a historic silver medal at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, marking their best result in the discipline since 1995. Nicolas Girard, Jean-Philippe Boulch, and François Dubois competed in the men’s team event, finishing second after a narrow loss to India in the final. The team’s journey to the … Read more
Mila Fremery-Delestan Shines in World Cup Debut with Top-Six Finish in Puebla The international archery circuit has a fresh name to watch. At just 19 years old, Mila Fremery-Delestan has transitioned from a promising prospect to a legitimate contender, capping off a remarkable debut at the first stage of the 2026 Archery World Cup in … Read more
FFTA Launches Fondation Viser Juste to Drive Social Inclusion and Youth Engagement in Archery The Fédération Française de Tir à l’Arc (FFTA) has officially expanded its mission beyond the podium with the launch of the Fondation Viser Juste. Established under the aegis of the Fondation du Sport Français, the recent foundation is designed to transform … Read more