Fencing, futsal, hurdles: several students proudly represented HELHa in sports competitions and brought home medals. Beyond the results, it is a committed and united student community that continues to grow.
On February 14 in Ghent, Maxime Debacker won gold in the 60m hurdles (senior category), while Chloé Gaudry claimed victory in the 1500m (junior category). The first women’s 4×200m relay team also marked an important milestone in the development of women’s sport at HELHa.
On March 1, Quentin Gamez secured a gold medal at the national fencing championships.
In futsal, two HELHa teams qualified for the final stage of the Hainaut Academic Hub tournament, with the TEAM finishing second out of 16 teams representing five institutions.
Meanwhile, league matches continue for the eleven teams competing this season. More updates will be shared during the Sports Awards Evening.
Recent highlights from HELHa Sport
Beyond national competitions, several events have brought HELHa Sport to life across all campuses:
- Over 530 students took part in the Carolorida race on December 6 in Charleroi—a strong, visible, and collective mobilisation.
Among them:
- Nina Steen won the women’s overall ranking (5 km)
- Mikael Scohier dominated his 40+ category
- Siméon Rabaute stood out in the 10 km race
These performances reflect strong commitment and dedicated preparation.
Alongside them, Physiotherapy students were actively involved in supporting runners, illustrating a practical collaboration between academic programmes and event organisers, in service of both sport and student experience.
- Orienteering races organised in Mons and Tournai brought together student duos in a challenge combining strategy and physical performance.
- A spinning evening in La Louvière gathered participants from Mons, Charleroi, and La Louvière in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
A wide range of sports activities
In total, 38 sports activities are offered across HELHa campuses, in addition to access to swimming and fitness facilities.
Activities include:
- African dance
- Basketball
- Modern jazz
- Pilates
…and many more.
Collaboration with Physiotherapy students also continues, with their involvement in 16 sports events during this academic year.
Upcoming HELHa Sport events
Here are some key dates not to miss:
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Condorcet derby (futsal, volleyball, basketball) – Sambre Expo
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026: ASEUS Finals in Pomdance and Cheerleading
- Monday, March 23, 2026: Hainaut Academic Hub Badminton Tournament – Tournai
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: “Relais des Loupiotes” – Mons, in collaboration with UCLouvain FUCaM Mons
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Sports Awards Evening
- Friday, May 22, 2026: Spinning and Aerobics Evening – Mons
- Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28, 2026: Participation in “Relay for Life” – Tournai
Sport as a unifying force
At HELHa, sport brings people together, highlights talent, and strengthens a sense of belonging.
👉 Want to learn more? Discover all our activities here.
Published on 10 March 2026
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