Tag: Other sports
in mild weather, the skippers set off around the world
“ Compressed by emotion », the 40 skippers of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe left this Sunday, November 10 for a new solo journey around the world, acclaimed…
Full sail for the start of the 10th Vendée Globe
The start of the 10th Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop and unassisted round-the-world sailing trip, takes place from Les Sables-d’Olonne this Sunday at midday. This journey across the planet’s oceans…
In the mud, wrestlers in search of recognition
Their ring? A square of mud surrounded by bamboo poles. In China, wrestlers dream of recognition for this typically American spectator sport that is still largely ignored in the Asian…
“I don’t think about the fact that my leg was cut off anymore, I just think about winning”
If children met Paralympic athletes, what questions would come to mind? This is the idea of our special series “Children’s World” broadcast on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Paralympic…
Ayrton Senna, 30 years old already!
This Saturday, Mondial Sports pays tribute to the F1 legend, who was the victim of a fatal accident on May 1, 1994. Annie Gasnier, RFI correspondent in Brazil at the…
Do you have to be tall to play basketball?
My first stage is sports explained to children. Here, we answer all their questions, we decipher the rules, we tell the story of great athletes, we learn everything about sports.…
French surfer Kauli Vaast crowned Olympic champion
On Monday, August 5, 2024, Tahitian Kauli Vaast won the first French Olympic surfing title and the first gold medal in Tahitian sport in Teahupo’o, beating Australian Jack Robinson in…
Simon Biles crowned US champion for the 9th time, before the Olympics
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won a record 9th all-around title at the United States Championships in Fort Worth (Texas) on Sunday June 2, and continues her rise in strength towards…
Why when we compete on the back of an animal, is it most often on the back of a horse?
My first stage is sport explained to children. Here, we answer all their questions, we decipher the rules, we tell the stories of great athletes, we learn everything about sport.…
“I’m going to do it,” proclaims Cuban Mijain Lopez in search of a historic 5th title
Havana (AFP) – Despite his 41 spring and more than two years without competition, the Cuban Mijain Lopez, quadruple Olympic wrestling champion, intends to conquer a fifth consecutive crown at…