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
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
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
Shuttlecock Success: Le Tholy’s Amateur Badminton Tournament Hits New Heights In the quiet landscapes of the Vosges department in eastern France, sports often serve as the primary heartbeat of community connection. This was on full display recently in Le Tholy, where the second edition of the “Tournoi des as du volant” (Tournament of the Shuttlecock … Read more
The Quiet Authority: Robert Faivre Honored for 45 Years of Archery Officiating In the world of competitive sports, the spotlight almost exclusively follows the athlete—the one who delivers the winning shot, breaks the record, or captures the gold. But in Sarreguemines, France, the community recently paused to honor a different kind of champion: the man … Read more
Precision and Promise: Amélie Cordeau’s Breakout Start in Annemasse Archery In the quiet, focused atmosphere of the archery range in Annemasse, success isn’t measured by noise or speed, but by the steady beat of a heart and the millimetric precision of a release. For Amélie Cordeau, the start of this competitive season has been more … Read more
Precision in Burgundy: Autun’s Archers Rise Through Regional Ranks In the heart of Burgundy, a quiet resurgence of precision and discipline is taking hold. The archery community in Autun is no longer just a local pastime; it has evolved into a regional powerhouse. Recent performances by the archers of the Autunois Morvan indicate a club … Read more
Precision in the Heartland: Torpes Archers Dominate Departmental Championships In the quiet corridors of the Moselle region, where precision is a way of life, the local archery community recently found its moment in the spotlight. The departmental archery championships in Torpes didn’t just showcase the technical skill of the participants; they served as a definitive … Read more
The Long Game: Why Archery Remains a Lifelong Passion In the high-velocity world of professional sports, longevity is often a miracle. We celebrate the NBA veteran who defies age or the NFL quarterback who survives a decade of collisions. But there is a quieter, more enduring form of athletic commitment found on the archery range. … Read more
Tension in the Target: Internal Rift Rocks Annonay Archery Club In the quiet, rolling landscapes of the Ardèche department in south-central France, the sport of archery is typically defined by stillness, precision, and a meditative focus. However, at the archery club in Annonay, the atmosphere has shifted from serene to stormy. A deepening conflict between … Read more