Young people crowned in Vendéspace

End clap for this indoor French Youth Championship where 14 new French Champions were crowned to the applause of the Vendéspace.

In U21 recurve bow Antoine Balanant (Sarcelles) found Iewan Verzier-Rousson (Rennes) in the poster for the title. Balanant, put in difficulty in the first sets, finally takes the upper hand over his opponent and ends up winning with the score of 7 to 3 to afford the title of Champion of France. Alexandre Senay (Mont Saint Aignan) goes away with the bronze medal. In girls, Margaux Valtat (Seichamps) won the final which pitted him against Amber Algans (Pamiers) on the same score, whileAnais Vignon (Chambery) takes the bronze.

Antoine Balanant, French U21 recurve champion

« I had a fairly complicated start in qualifying, but I gained momentum to finish in 1st place, which theoretically gave me the favorable part of the table. I don’t make an end below 28 in all matches with a lot of 30, I managed to stay myself and maintain my level until winning the final. The indoor pressure is really different, the slightest mistake is much more punishable, there is a very small margin of error! »

On the side of U21 compound bowthe Vendéspace public was treated to a duel at the top since Luke Menard (Chambray Les Tours), reigning champion, met Francois Dubois (Rennes), leader of the qualifications. By only missing the 10 once in the game, Rennes took the crown from their opponent. Bronze is won by Victor Rivereau (Lencloitre). After being neck and neck for 1st place in qualifying, Alyssia Chambraud (Acheres) and Lea Girault (Chauny) found themselves in the Women’s Gold final. At the end of a tight encounter until the last arrow, it is Lea Girault who finally succeeds the 2022 champion Candice Cadronet and hangs the gold medal around his neck. Morgane Mortreux (Narbonne) comes to climb on the third step of this beautiful podium.

Léa Girault, French U21 compound champion

« JI have known Alyssia (Chambraud) for 2 years, I had met her for the first time in the final of the French Championship, and I intended to take my revenge this time! I am proud to win this title, there was a lot of preparation before that, especially with my mental trainer. I’m happy with my final, my knees were shaking a bit at the start, but I managed to manage! »

In U18 recurve bow, Leo Defèvre (Boé), led in the first two sets by Loris Lafarguette (Draveil Sénart), took advantage of a few errors from his opponent to start a spectacular comeback, before finishing with a 10 in the jump-off, guaranteeing him victory. In girls, Siham Errahmouni seemed untouchable. After a better French performance in the qualifications, the Riomoise continued on her crazy momentum and won her Gold final against Sibyl Legrand (Saint Avertin) 7 to 1. Amber Fouace (Chauny) and Alexandre Petroff (Montpellier) won their small finals and appeared on the podium.

In U18 compound bow, Mathis Guibert (Chambray Les Tours) won against Mahe Disbeaux (Frontignan) 141 to 139, while Chloe Leroy (Le Havre) triumphs over Romane Sablin (Notre Dame De Gravenchon) in the women’s final. Terence Coustham (Also) and Axelyne Wallerand (Valenciennes) leave with the bronze medal.

Siham Er’rahmouni, French U18 recurve champion

« I was aiming for first place and a score of 577 points. I won the French championship and I made 584 so it’s a little over the target and it’s nice. It’s cool to be able to achieve my best score at the end of the season. The final was stressful, but I was happy to be there and I had prepared for training so I had a blast. The next step is outside with the Vittel CPO trophy and the national selections! »

And arc now U18, Leopold Kramp (Riec sur Belon) finished on the top step of the podium ahead of Rudy Marcault (Fleury Les Aubrais) and Bastien Bardo Causse (Pelisanne). Among women, Laurine Ronot (Fleury Les Aubrais) retains his title against Lylou Delattre (Erondelle), and Anaïs Howard (Conches en Ouche) finished in 3rd place.

Eliott Leguy (Grosbreuil) reverses the 1st of the qualifications Arthur Gerardin (Riom) in the final in a match conducted from start to finish and is crowned Champion of the U15 recurve bow. Ulysse Demoulin (Chaville), winner in the small final adds the bronze medal) to his record. Lola Loiseau Majeau (Boé) is the new French Champion following her victory against Sarah Delaby (Monchy au Bois), Manon Louis (Einville) is rewarded with bronze.

In U13 recurve bowthe podium is composed of Sofiane Duhez (Valenciennes) Maxence Nizet (Rom) and Lorys Dujeux (Amiens) for boys and Lara Gryson (Mulhouse), Imane Cousin (Vedene) and Lucie Meyer Bach (Herouville Saint Clair) for girls.

Sofiane Duhez, French U13 recurve champion
« It’s my first French championship, I’m only 9 years old, I’m outclassed. I was a little stressed about the final. I was just thinking about my technique and I won, I’m very happy with my medal.»