What a week it has been! This saturday,January 18,Thom Gicquel from Bretille and his mixed doubles partner Delphine Delrue faced off against the Malaysian duo Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei,ranked third globally,in the semi-finals of the Indian Open.The French pair showcased their prowess, securing a decisive victory in straight sets (21-17, 21-15), marking … Read more
On Sunday,a qualifying event for the French indoor archery championship took place at the Bergerie sports hall in Florentais. The Florentais Archers Association, led by president Jean-Claude Bellicaud, volunteered to host the competition: We welcomed 82 competitors, who must participate in at least three regional tournaments and accumulate enough points to qualify for the French … Read more
french Judo Federation Announces Major Leadership Shakeup The French Judo Federation has unveiled a notable restructuring of its leadership team, appointing Olympic champion Lucie Décosse as the new manager of the women’s national team. This move comes after Décosse initially declined a similar offer three years ago. Décosse, a three-time world champion and London Olympic … Read more
Discovering Archery: A Late Bloomer Finds His Passion The thrill of the Olympics often inspires people to try new things. For Romuald Bideau, a 42-year-old resident of La Flèche, the 2024 Paris Games ignited a passion for archery. This weekend, January 4th and 5th, the la Flèche Archery Club is hosting a qualifying competition for … Read more
Archery Enthusiasts Converge on La Flèche for Thrilling Indoor Competition The La Flèche Archery Club hosted its first indoor competition of the year, drawing archers from across France. This event, held on January 4th and 5th at the Monnerie gymnasium, served as a crucial stepping stone for archers aiming to qualify for the French Championships … Read more
## Finding Her Place in France: nina NesimovicS Volleyball Journey Nina Nesimovic, a multilingual Austrian volleyball star of Bosnian descent, has found a new home in France. Having already played professionally in Switzerland, Turkey, Romania, and Greece, Nesimovic was drawn to France by the positive experiences shared by fellow athletes. [[1]] “I always dreamed of … Read more