While the finals of the international “BWF World Tour” circuit are in full swing, a Frenchman is causing a sensation in Hangzhou (China). Christo POPOV (n°8), undefeated in the group stage, qualifies for the semi-finals. For their part, Thom GICQUEL and Delphine DELRUE (n°5) leave China with 1 victory and 2 defeats, synonymous with 3rd place in the group.
Published on: 19/12/2025
Men’s singles
Christo POPOV (n°8) play your best badminton in Hangzhou! After successively ousting Anders ANTONSEN (n°3, Denmark), Kunlavut VITIDSARN (n°2, Thailand) then Jonatan CHRISTIE (n°5, Indonesia), the Frenchman finished in first place in his group and thus qualified for the semi-finals of this prestigious competition. He will challenge Kodai NARAOKA (n°9) in the semi-final this Saturday, at 5:50 a.m. (French time).
Mixed doubles
Despite very good performances, Thom GICQUEL and Delphine DELRUE (n°5) see their journey end in hens. Victorious against the duo PUAVARANUKROH/PAEWSAMPRAN (n°3, Thailand), the French were defeated by the pairs JIANG/WEI (n°4, China) and MIDORIKAWA/SAITO (n°8, Japan), each time in 3 sets. Although the competition ends here for them, there is no doubt that the French will be present in 2026, for the next meetings!
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