Their service chief, Amélie Seingry, was not mistaken, she who predicted podium chances for the archers of Olymp’sport loisirs at the French para-shooting championship with adapted bows held in Bourges (Cher) from April 3 to 6.
Medals in all directions
Five club archers were qualified for this flagship event organized by the French Federation of Adapted Sports. In the end, three of them finished in second place in their category and therefore brought back a silver medal. In the veteran category, it is the inevitable François Olagnero, already vice-champion in 2025 and gold medalist in 2023 and 2024. In the adults category, Jules Humbert also won a beautiful silver medal for his second French championship, moving from 8th to 2nd place. Obviously, he aims for gold in 2027.
The only female member of the group, Amélie Pouget, is a regular at this French championship and has already won gold once and several silver medals. It’s silver again this year. Emmanuel Dreuille, native of Lavigny, placed 5th in the classic adult bow category while Dominique Robbe, a worker at BGI, finished 6th in the veteran category.
“We must note the exemplary behavior of these athletes”
All had to manage the stress of competition in the beautiful Gymnasium Marie-Georges Buffet in Bourges, but as every year, they had the joy of meeting qualified competitors from other regions with whom friendships were formed. The gala evening on Saturday, a perfect occasion for these reunions, was greatly appreciated.
“We must note the exemplary behavior of these athletes,” commented Amélie Seingry. “Their commitment and perfect state of mind. They have proudly represented the colors of Olymp’sport and Arbois, showing great cohesion and remarkable sports values.” They all have a background in a Sheltered Workshops (Esat). Their performances reflect both individual talent and the strength of the collective they embody, with a strong motivation embodied by their regular presence at trainings, as evidenced by their coaches Martine Chaussy, Frantz Lepeut, Christian Terribile, and Patrick Stentz. Organizers note that the level of these championships is increasingly high, with the disability becoming less and less perceptible, especially among the younger participants.
