From September 11 to 17, the veterans of the French badminton team are in Jeonju, South Korea, for the world championships.
It’s not just rugby that’s competing for the world title next week. This weekend, around forty French badminton players are going on a mission to the other side of the world. From September 11 to 17, the Veterans World Championships are held. The meeting is in South Korea, more precisely in Jeonju. “As it is in Asia, there will be a very good level. »analyzes Philippe Guichard, entered in the V4 category (over 50 years old). “China, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, these are big nations that will send their best representatives.” On the French side, you must have been a medalist at the French championships played last May in Gien. The categories range from over 35 years old (V1) to over 70 years old (V8).
Tourism and competition
The best veterans of the “bad” tricolor are used to traveling. For Philippe Guichard, badminton has already taken him to Bulgaria and Slovenia. “I have already competed in European Championships, but this is my first World Championships. “, says Philippe Guichard. “For many players who travel with the French team, it is an opportunity to travel and discover new destinations. » It must be said that most costs are not taken into account by the FFBad. “They favor young people and seniors, which is normal”adds with fair play the bronze medalist at the last French championships.
“A medal would be improbable! »
Thus, a good number of players from the blue-white-red delegation remain there for around ten days, even after their elimination. “Especially since it might go quickly! »laughs the Dijon badiste. “Luckily I’m on three counts [simple, double et double mixte], that way I’m sure to play at least three games. A medal for me would be improbable. Others within the Team can claim to go far, and why not a podium. What we remember is that it’s above all a great experience.”
2023-09-10 11:01:05
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