There were 8 Ujap Quimper badminton badminton players at the Brest youth tournament this weekend, eager to get the medal. Against all odds, two new minimals from the club who found themselves in the final against each other. Gabin Lacoudre and Livio Hamon. They were even making their very first tournament of their career. Registered in minim 4, they flew over the tournament in this series. Arrived in the final, the stakes became important for them, with its share of additional pressure. The first set was won by Gabin quite easily 21/10.
Legend: Gabin Lacoudre won the final in Brest ahead of his teammate, Livio Hamon. Photo credit: Say Badminton
In the second set, Livio Hamon went into warrior mode. Suddenly, the physiognomy of the match was quite different. Going blow for blow, the phases of play sent reached heights, the spectators hoped to prolong their pleasure on a 3rd set, but Gabin Lacoudre tore the piece to win his first final, in two sets against his club teammate (21- 10, 21-16). They will have the opportunity to talk about them again in this long season.
This Sunday, place for seniors, with the “Petit Bélier” Tournament, at the Halle des Sports de Penhars.
