Women in Motorsport are Championed by Monaco and Prince Albert II
For the first time in Monaco, International Women’s Sports Day was celebrated with two events celebrating women in motorsport at the Prince’s Car Collection museum on 24 January. Steps away from the iconic Grand Prix circuit, the event featured a conference aimed to motivate female students in Monaco ages 14-22 to pursue careers in motorsport.
Supported by Iron Dames and the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, several guest speakers (four of whom are residents of Monaco) gave inspiring talks. Speakers included Delphine Biscaye, F1 Academy Competition Manager, Marta Garcia, Iron Dames and F1 Academy 2023 Champion and Michèle Mouton, World Rally Vice-Champion, who was the guest of honour.
Dmitry Rybolovlev Honours the Red & Whites: Celebrating 40 Years of Monaco’s Iconic Stade Louis II
Forty years ago, on January 26, 1985, AS Monaco stepped onto the pitch of their brand-new home, the Stade Louis-II, for the very first time. Just a day after its inauguration by Prince Rainier III, the stadium witnessed a resounding debut. The Red and Whites triumphed over RC Lens with a commanding 3-0 victory, with Bernard Genghini netting the stadium’s historic first goal from a penalty, followed by a swift double from Philippe Anziani.
Burglaries, attempted Homicides and Crime is Rising in Monaco: Police release Yearly Statistics
The traditional New Year’s Ceremony for the Public Security Directorate took place on 28 January in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, the Government Councillor Minister of the Interior, Lionel Beffre and the highest Monegasque authorities.
The Director of Public Security, Eric Arella, who was appointed last September as the head of the 620 men and women who make up the Public Security Directorate, looked back on the highlights of the year 2024. He unveiled and discussed the past year’s statistics of criminal offences, which “remain largely under control in the Principality”. He also discussed avenues for improvement and plans which will be implemented in the upcoming months.
Monaco’s Tribute to Didier Guillaume: Prince Albert II Confers the Prestigious Order of Saint Charles Posthumously
Volleyball Queens, Rugby Redemption, and Basketball Dreams – Monaco’s Collective Sports Saga
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.
