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Young Monaco rugby players support SPA refuge with donation

by: Kayla Sauceda
30/10/2026

Sixteen young players from the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby visited the SPA de Monaco on Monday 26th October, combining an introduction to animal welfare with a donation to support the refuge’s efforts.

The federation presented the shelter with a motorised wheelbarrow in the presence of Gareth Wittstock and Thierry Danthez, vice-president of the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby.

The equipment will serve as a support for staff in transporting litter and carrying out improvements to the spaces used for walking dogs, providing practical assistance with the upkeep of the refuge.

Alongside the donation, the young players in attendance toured the facilities and had the opportunity to meet animals in the refuge’s care. The visit was designed to raise awareness of animal protection while passing on values of solidarity through an experience away from the pitch.

For the players, the morning offered the chance to discover the work of the refuge. For the SPA staff, the donation will support the physical labour involved in maintaining the animals’ surroundings.

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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene to address European sports ministers in Monaco

by: Kayla Sauceda
29/10/2026

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene will take part in a major European conference at the Grimaldi Forum on 4th November, as Monaco welcomes ministers to discuss how to make sport safer and healthier for children.

The 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport will bring the protection and wellbeing of young athletes into focus under the theme ‘A safer and healthier sport for all children’.

Prince Albert II will deliver the opening address in the morning, while Princess Charlene will introduce the afternoon programme. Both former Olympians, the Princely Couple will highlight their commitment to physical activity and its role in supporting children’s development and overall wellbeing.

While ministerial discussions will happen behind closed doors, a public photography exhibition outside the Grimaldi Forum will offer visitors a look at Monaco’s sporting achievements and initiatives.

OLYMPIC MOMENTS TO LOCAL SPORT

The exhibition will feature 15 photographs capturing sporting life in the Principality, from major international competitions to school and amateur sport.

Among the images will be a photograph of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene carrying the Olympic flame together on Place du Palais during its visit to Monaco in 2024. This marked the flame’s second passage through the Principality, following its first in 1968.

Other highlights will include Charles Leclerc’s historic 2024 Monaco Grand Prix victory, the recent visit of La Vuelta, and Monaco’s Davis Cup team’s victory over Finland in September.

The exhibition will also highlight initiatives promoting inclusion and passing sporting values on to younger generations.

SHARED COMMITMENT TO SPORTING VALUES

The exhibition will also reflect the priorities of the Princely Couple in their roles as President and Vice-President of the Monaco Olympic Committee.

Prince Albert II has emphasised the potential for a city-state to become a global reference for ethical, sustainable, accessible, and committed sport. Princess Charlene highlighted the responsibility that comes with sporting excellence: bringing people together, inspiring them, and passing on sporting values.

Those educational and social dimensions of sport will be the backdrop to the ministerial discussions as Monaco prepares to welcome the conference.

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Defending champions retain Monaco pétanque title

by: Kayla Sauceda
28/10/2026

Dawson Herlemann, Marcel Herlemann, and Joseph Gimenez retained the Challenge Prince Héréditaire Jacques title with a 13-0 victory in the final of Monaco’s international pétanque tournament.

Held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, the triplette competition was organised by the Fédération Monégasque de Boules and Club Bouliste Monégasque.

The defending champions defeated Italy’s Franck Sciortino, Saverio Amormino, and Frederick Sciortino in a shutout final, rounding out a dominant run through the closing rounds of the tournament.

CONVINCING TITLE RUN

Herlemann, Herlemann, and Gimenez overcame Frédéric Lacanety, Ludovic Tarditi and Sony Delys 13-8 in the last 16 before beating Simon Dubois, Amir Khader and Anthony Michel 13-5 in the quarterfinals.

In the semifinals, the trio raised the bar as they conceded only one point against Lucas Attali, Anthony Cafiero, and Jordan Casanova to earn their place in the final.

Across the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, the champions scored 39 points while only allowing their opponents six.

ITALIAN TRIO CLAIM SECOND

Sciortino, Amormino, and Sciortino earned their place in the final after a much tighter semifinal against Sébastien Batista, Stéphane Pagni and Jérémy Fernandez of La Boule Aixoise, with a narrow 13-11 victory.

Their quarterfinal performance had been more comfortable, with a 13-2 win over Jordan Clodic, Jean-Pierre Subrenat and Nicolas Roure.

However, the Italians were unable to respond to the defending champions in the title match, as Herlemann, Herlemann, and Gimenez secured another Monaco win.

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Four champions crowned at Tennis Europe Junior Masters in Monaco

by: Kayla Sauceda
27/10/2026

The Tennis Europe Junior Masters concluded at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Saturday 24th October, with four champions crowned and Monaco’s Christine Graf finishing sixth in the girls’ 16 & Under competition.

The tournament brought together 32 of Europe’s leading junior players from 21st to 24th October, competing across boys’ and girls’ 14 & Under and 16 & Under categories.

Each draw featured eight players divided into two groups of four, with the group winners advancing to Saturday’s finals and the remaining competitors contesting placement matches.

HISTORY IN THE OLDER CATEGORIES

Poland’s Blazej Krzysko claimed the boys’ 16 & Under title with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Hungary’s Mark Jony. With this win, he became the first Polish player to win a Junior Masters title, ending the tournament without losing a single set.

Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou also won all four of her matches in straight sets, defeating Serbia’s Zana Peric 6-2, 6-3 in the girls’ final. The victory made her the event’s first Greek female champion and secured the year-end No. 1 ranking.

PAPOIAN AND KOCHERZHENKO TAKE YOUNGER TITLES

Rafael Papoian defeated Bulgaria’s Bruno Dzhenev 6-2, 6-4 to claim the boys’ 14 & Under trophy, extending his Junior Tour winning streak to 15 matches.

Ukraine’s Mariia Kocherzhenko overcame Italy’s Olivia Conticello 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the girls’ final, becoming the first Ukrainian winner of that category.

GRAF FINISHES SIXTH

Monaco’s Christine Graf began with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Bulgaria’s Raya Markova before losses to Serbia’s Zana Peric and Portugal’s Madalena Fernandes ended her hopes of reaching the final.

She finished sixth after retiring following the opening set of her placement match against Cyprus’s Danai Margariti.

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Photo credit: Kayla Sauceda / Monaco Life

Porsche Club Monaco and Monaco Liver Disorder unite for Riviera outing

by: Kayla Sauceda
13/10/2026

Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) and the Porsche Club Monaco brought together nearly 60 people for a special journey across Monaco and the French Riviera, giving families supported by the association an opportunity to experience a range of Porsche models.

Held on Sunday 4th October, the event welcomed 20 children and teenagers with their families, with around 20 vehicles taking part in a route from the streets of Monaco to the heights of Èze.

The journey started with two laps around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit before heading towards the Tête de Chien and the Grande Corniche in Èze. Participating cars ranged from classic collector models to newer sports cars, including a Porsche GT3. Throughout the experience, families were able to switch between vehicles and meet members of the Porsche Club Monaco.

AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CARS

The event also gave the teenage participants the opportunity to speak with Porsche owners about their life experiences. According to MLD, the discussions highlighted the importance of work, perseverance, and pursuing personal goals.

The outing concluded with a lunch at Stars of Monaco, bringing together all participants. “This day was a real success and a wonderful discovery for all our families. Seeing the children’s and teenagers’ eyes light up throughout the journey was the greatest reward for us,” MLD said.

The association also expressed its gratitude to the Porsche Club Monaco for its “warm welcome, generosity, and commitment” to the families supported by MLD.

Click on the gallery for more images of the event…

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Monaco opens rarely seen spaces for European Heritage Days

by: Kayla Sauceda
07/10/2026

Nearly 2,900 guests visited Monaco’s municipal cultural sites during the European Heritage Days over the weekend, with Monaco’s Exotic Garden attracting over half of the weekend’s total attendees.

The 31st edition of the event took place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October under the theme ‘Heritage at Risk: Revive – Resist – Reinvent’, opening several typically restricted areas to the public and introducing new experiences.

Throughout the weekend, a total of 2,878 visitors were recorded at participating sites, including 1,592 at the Exotic Garden and 873 at Monaco City Hall. At City Hall, visitors were given access to the Wedding Hall, Council Chamber, and Mayor’s Office, along with musical performances by the Rainier III Academy and the U Cantin d’A Roca choir. QR codes were also introduced during this edition, giving access to a virtual guide. A treasure hunt for families also took place.

Visitors take part in activities during Monaco’s European Heritage Days. Photo source: Mairie de Monaco

The Rainier III Academy opened behind-the-scenes areas and its instrument-making department while hosting concerts throughout the weekend. Pavillon Bosio presented its Garden Club #6 – What if the sun were blue, would we see it? exhibition, exploring recycling, repurposing, and assemblage.

Visitors also had rare access to the heritage collection archives of the Caroline Media Library, where guided tours and demonstrations of document restoration highlighted the work that goes into preserving cultural heritage.

The weekend concluded with free access to the Exotic Garden throughout Sunday, while the Botanical Centre offered guided tours of its cacti and succulent collections.

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Photo source: Mairie de Monaco