From February 2 to 4, 2024, the best French badists will be in Fos-sur-Mer to compete in the French Championships. The competition, in a new, tighter formula, will mark a short break in the race for Olympic qualification.
In men’s singles, the two finalists from the last two editions – the Popov brothers – (Badminton Club Fos) can only meet in the final. Toma Junior puts his title back on the line with a possible semi-final against Arnaud Merkle (seeded 3/4 / Red Star Mulhouse). For the cadet and 2020 and 2022 champion – Christo – he could find himself in 1/2 against the other 3/4 seed Alex LANIER (ASPTT Strasbourg).
In men’s doubles. The locals and seeded 2 – Christo and Toma Junior Popov (Badminton Club Fos) will be keen to regain their 2022 crown. Unhappy finalists last year, they should have the duo Éloi Adam/Léo Rossi (BC) on their way. Chambly Oise / Arras Badminton Club), seeded 3/4, in 1/2 final. The top seeds, Lucas Corvée and Ronan Labar (Issy les Moulineaux Badminton Club / Aix Université Badminton Club) could meet last year’s winners in the quarter-finals: the duo Julien Maio / William Villeger (MDMSA / ASPTT Strasbourg).
In mixed doubles, the duo Elsa Jacob/Tom Lalot Trescarte (Badminton Club Fos) will also be closely followed playing at home, recalls the ffbad.
Find here the interview with Gary Marnay who is part of the organization of these French championships within Team Popov and Badminton Club Fos.
2024-01-19 10:10:22
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