Field Archery Season Opens in Tourtenay With Departmental Titles Decided The outdoor archery season in Deux-Sèvres officially commenced on Sunday, April 5, 2026, as the departmental field archery championships took place in the scenic setting of Tourtenay. Organized by the archers thouarsais de la Trémoille, the event saw local athletes compete for departmental titles across … Read more
First Arrows: Couëron’s Youth Archery Event Bridges the Gap to Competition Every elite athlete begins with a single, often nerve-wracking, first step into the competitive arena. For a new generation of archers in Couëron, France, that moment arrives on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The archery section of the Étoile sportive couëronnaise (ESC) is hosting a … Read more
Beginner Selenn Marguet Among Winners at Quimperlé’s Traditional Tir du Roy The Amicale des tireurs à l’arc de Quimperlé (Ataq) kicked off its spring outdoor season with a nod to history and a surprising result on the leaderboard. During the Tir du roy competition held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the club crowned four winners, … Read more
Vegas Le Saunier 2026: Archery’s Festive Revolution Hits Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Archery is often viewed through a lens of silence and rigid tradition, but the inaugural Vegas Le Saunier tournament recently tore up the rulebook in eastern France. Held on March 14-15, 2026, the event transformed the Salle Omnisport in Lons-le-Saunier into a high-energy arena, blending competitive … Read more
The Road to Los Angeles: Amélie Cordeau Sets Sights on 2028 Olympic Selections For Amélie Cordeau, the journey toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games is no longer a distant ambition—it is a scheduled reality. The reigning French champion is currently navigating a high-stakes transition period, balancing the immediate demands of the World Cup circuit with … Read more
Precision and Heritage: Annonay Hosts Departmental Antique Weapons Shooting Championship The sporting spotlight in the Ardèche region has shifted to Annonay this weekend as the community gathers for the departmental antique weapons shooting championship. Held on April 4 and 5, 2026, the event brings together marksmen dedicated to the preservation and precision of historical firearms, … Read more
High Stakes in Thouars: Rugby, Cycling, and Archery Take Center Stage Thouars is preparing for a concentrated burst of athletic competition this weekend. Local reports indicate that athletes across the Thouarsais region are gearing up for a series of events in rugby, cycling, and archery, characterized by both high passion and significant competitive stakes. For … Read more
QUIMPERLÉ, France – The Amicale des Archers de Quimperlé (Ataq), a leading archery club in Brittany, is celebrating a surge in membership and preparing to host a significant regional tournament this summer. The club, affectionately known as “Les Requins” (The Sharks), recently concluded its annual general assembly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Kerjouanneau in … Read more
The Arc Club de Nîmes is celebrating a significant achievement as several of its archers have been selected to represent France in international competitions throughout 2026. Following rigorous national selection trials held in Compiègne (Oise), a strong contingent from Nîmes has secured spots on the French national team, signaling a bright future for the club … Read more
Barbelin and Lopez Lead French Archery Team into Packed 2026 Season Puebla, Mexico; Shanghai, China; Antalya, Turkey – these are just a few of the destinations on the horizon for France’s top archery duo, Lisa Barbelin and Caroline Lopez, as they prepare for a demanding 2026 season. The pair, stalwarts of the French team, have … Read more