As the sun rises over Monaco, the Principality’s sports teams are gearing up for a thrilling return to the courts and fields. The women’s basketball team, Monaco Basket Association (MBA), has been on an unstoppable trajectory, boasting an unblemished record of 11 victories in as many games. Their dominance is evident, leading their division with the best offense and defense. With a three-game lead over their closest rival, the prospect of ascending to LF2 seems well within reach. The formidable coaching duo of Olga Tarasenko and Myriam Martin has been instrumental in this success, though they remain vigilant against complacency.
In contrast, the women’s basketball team of AS Monaco (ASM) has faced a challenging season in Nationale 2. After narrowly missing promotion to NF1 last season, they find themselves struggling with only three wins out of ten matches, languishing in the lower echelons of the standings.
The ASM handball squad is also navigating turbulent waters in Nationale 2, securing just two wins, two draws, and suffering seven defeats in their initial eleven matches. A significant turnaround is imperative to avoid relegation.
On a brighter note, the ASM women’s volleyball team has been nothing short of spectacular. Following an undefeated 2023-2024 season crowned by a dominant Final Four performance, they have continued their winning streak into the 2024-2025 season. With nine consecutive victories, dropping only a single set, they are poised for another remarkable year. Anticipation is building for their upcoming derby against Cannes, a team with an identical record. Meanwhile, the men’s volleyball team holds a respectable second place in their division, with seven wins and two losses.
The rugby scene in Monaco is buzzing with optimism. After twelve rounds in Fédérale 2, ASM Rugby sits atop their group, surpassing formidable opponents like Les Angles, Avignon/Le Pontet, Saint-Raphaël, and local rivals Grasse, whom they defeated in a heated December derby. Following last season’s heart-wrenching near-miss, where promotion slipped away by the narrowest of margins, the team is more determined than ever to secure elevation to Fédérale 1.
As Monaco’s collective sports teams prepare to resume play, fans are eager to see if the basketball and volleyball squads can maintain their undefeated runs, and whether the rugby team can finally clinch the promotion that eluded them last season. The stage is set for an exhilarating second half of the season across the Principality.
