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Volleyball World Cup Qualifiers

In their bid to reach the 2006 World Cup finals in Japan, France will face up against Holland, the Czech Republic and Finland this weekend in Le Cannet. To ensure their place in next year’s championships, France must finish in one of the top two positions this weekend.Read more

28. July 2005

Tour de France à la Voile

One of France’s most gruelling sailing events is due to finish in Menton this weekend. The ‘Tour de France à la voile’ tests competitors both physically and mentally as they attempt to sail the length of the French coast in just under thirty days.Read more

28. July 2005

Bowls tournament begins

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The fourth "Europétanque d'Azur", an international bowls tournament, starts this weekend in Nice.Read more

22. July 2005

Sports funding up

According to a protocol signed on Saturday afternoon by Christian Estrosi, President of the Conseil Général of the Alpes Maritimes (also "Ministre délégué à l'Aménagement du Territoire") and Jean Lassauque, president of the "Comité départemental Voiles d'Azur," departmental grants to sports clubs will change.Read more

4. July 2005

Kitesurfing rules

After two fatal accidents this year and the last, auhorities in Hyères are busy preparing legislation and security measures revolving around this popular summer sport.Read more

17. June 2005

Nice football has new coach

The German coach of the Nice football team has been sacked amid relegation fears.Read more

26. April 2005

American triumphs in Paris-Nice race

Victory must have been so sweet for the American Bobby Julich who held on to his lead to win the Paris-Nice race in 22 hours 32 minutes and 13 seconds, a full 10 minutes ahead of the Spaniard Alejandro Valverde.Read more

14. March 2005

Ski season starts this weekend

For ski enthusiasts the region’s main ski resorts at Auron, Isola 2000 and La Foux d’Allos are due to open their ski slopes from this Saturday.Read more

9. December 2004

AS Monaco on its way to UEFA success

Against the odds, Monaco’s national football team look like they might just repeat their 2004 UEFA Champions League success as they beat the Spanish side, RC Deportivo La Coruña, 5 –1 last night.Read more

9. December 2004

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