A pillar of para-badminton in France for around twenty years, David Toupé (48 years old) will end his career after the 2028 Paralympic Games. In the meantime, the native of Saint-Méen-le-Grand (Ille-et-Vilaine), who now resides in Tarbes, won his tenth French champion title in Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire), Sunday January 25, 2026.
An encouraging victory in view of the Worlds in Bahrain (February 8 to 14, 2026) and which comes at the right time after very complicated European Championships last October. Interview.
David, you won your tenth title at the French championships on Sunday. We imagine that this is a huge accomplishment for you?
I would say it is a continuity. In any case, I was absolutely not looking to reach a tenth title. I was told about it again over the weekend because I had not been able to participate in the last two editions. It’s symbolic because I was there at the first French championships. But for me the accomplishment is seeing France evolve every year, with a great field.
Do you consider yourself a para-badminton legend?
Non (laughs)I am not a legend. I participated…
