The city of Ath honored its athletes, young talents, teams, clubs, and volunteers at the new edition of the 2026 Sports Awards. This ceremony aims to reward those who keep local sports alive throughout the year for their performances, perseverance, and dedication.
The event highlighted the richness and diversity of Ath's sporting landscape, as well as the values that drive it daily: self-improvement, respect, solidarity, and passion.
Among the laureates, the Royale Fraternelle d’Isières received the Club or organization award and the Public's Choice award, while Chloé Duvivier (ASA Gym) was recognized for her sporting perseverance. Mathéo De Leeuw (Taekwondo Club Adong Ath) was named a young hope (-12 years), and Arthur Bonne (Cercle Royal d’escrime Detaille) a young talent (13-18 years).
The women's sports merit was awarded to Inès Boitel (Taekwondo Club Adong Ath), and the individual distinction to Margaux Maquet (RTC Ath). The young team talents (-18 years) recognized were the U12 padel team from Athois le Padel (Zack Elius and Jules Decelle). The team sports merit award went to the P3B team from JS Isières.
The commitment sports merit was presented to Pierre Hustache (RTC Ath), with honorable mentions for André De Blomme and Jean-Pierre Boisdenghien and André Thérache (JS Meslin Grand-Marais). The Mayor's Prize was also awarded to Jean-Pierre Boisdenghien and André Thérache.
The City of Ath warmly congratulates all laureates, honorable mentions, and candidates, and thanks the clubs, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and families for their daily commitment. We look forward to next year's edition, and until then, let's continue to make Athois sports thrive.
