As war rages in Ukraine, Ukrainian para-athletes shine at Beijing Games

As war rages in Ukraine, Ukrainian para-athletes shine at Beijing Games

In the sky of Beijing, the blue and yellow flag continues to be hoisted. Like a symbol. China, a military ally of Russia and relatively discreet since the beginning of the fighting in Ukraineorganise the Paralympic Games until March 13. On Chinese soil, Ukrainian para-athletes never cease to shine, especially in biathlon. They are third … Read more

Paralympic Games. Benjamin Daviet won the sprint in cross-country skiing. Sport

Paralympic Games.  Benjamin Daviet won the sprint in cross-country skiing.  Sport

This time it’s the right one! After missing the podium twice in para-biathlon in recent days, Benjamin Daviet, standard bearer for the French team at the 2022 Paralympic Games, won his first medal in Beijing on Wednesday March 9, by dominating the sprint in cross-country skiing. First title in the discipline Triple Paralympic champion in … Read more

Paralympic Games. Ukraine crushes everything in para-biathlon, France out of the game. Sport

Paralympic Games.  Ukraine crushes everything in para-biathlon, France out of the game.  Sport

They shine with a thousand lights. At the Paralympic Games in Beijing (China), the Ukrainians won 16 of their 17 medals in biathlon, including five titles out of six. This is thanks in particular to two new gold medals in the 12.5 km (men) and 10 km (women) events. Vitalii Lukanienko, 43, won his second … Read more

What to remember from the 20th day of Top 14

What to remember from the 20th day of Top 14

The leader: Bordeaux-Bègles on a thread A point in the standings separates Bordeaux from its runner-up, Montpellier, which has one game less. Suffice to say that the position of the Girondins hangs by a thread. Indeed, Saturday afternoon in Chaban-Delmas, the men of Christophe Urios suffered a fourth defeat in a row (16-23) against Pau. … Read more

Paralympic Games. Two gold medals, disappointment for Marie Bochet… Summary of the night

Paralympic Games.  Two gold medals, disappointment for Marie Bochet… Summary of the night

The French shone for the third day of the Paralympic Games in Beijing this Monday, March 7. Arthur Bauchet and Cécile Hernandez brought two gold medals to the tricolor delegation, bringing its number of charms to five: three in gold, one in silver, one in bronze. King Arthur He is definitely the sensation of this … Read more

NYC Marathon. On which channel and at what time to follow the 50th edition? . Sport

NYC Marathon.  On which channel and at what time to follow the 50th edition?  .  Sport

Whereas only Americans and top athletes will be able to participate, the mythical New York marathon will take place this Sunday, November 7. It will still be possible to follow the race from France, while the triple Olympic champion in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters Kenenisa Bekele intends to tackle the race record held by … Read more

Paralympic Games – Skiing. Bauchet wins the first French gold medal, Delaplace in

Paralympic Games – Skiing.  Bauchet wins the first French gold medal, Delaplace in

Cock-a-doodle Doo ! French skier Arthur Bauchet won the downhill title (standing category) at the Paralympic Games in Beijing on Saturday, thereby offering the first gold medal to the French team during the competition. The 21-year-old sportsman, from the Var and licensed at the Briançon ski club, beat the Austrian Markus Salcher and the Swiss … Read more

Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games, a hope for peace. Sport

Paralympic Games.  The Paralympic Games, a hope for peace.  Sport

” Peace ! ». It is with this cry that the President of the International Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons, concluded his opening speech of the 13th edition of the Paralympic Games, which began this Friday, almost a week after the Russian invasion in Ukraine. . These Games opened in a tense international climate and were … Read more

Tennis. Ashleigh Barty withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami. Sport

Tennis.  Ashleigh Barty withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami.  Sport

No American tour for the world number 1. Ashleigh Barty, Australian Open winnerannounced that she is withdrawing from the WTA 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami this month, due to a lack of physical recovery. « Unfortunately, my body didn’t recover as I hoped after the Australian Open and I wasn’t able to prepare … Read more