Saint-Nolff badminton tournament, this Saturday
This year, she won’t really be able to hide anymore. Outgoing winner of the competition, Jeanne Leroux will return to the grounds of Saint-Nolff this weekend, one year after her success. An unexpected victory for the Morbihannaise who had managed to pull out of the game and play spoilsport: “It was a real surprise to win the tournament,” says the young badista, then in her last junior year. I was able to benefit from a lenient draw which helped me go far.” The Breton with a varied game will therefore try to do it again this year. Not really anything to worry about. “It’s not going to change much. Everyone knows each other in Brittany. Except for the French youth championships, I almost only played adult tournaments. “.
A new status to manage
As usual, she will present herself uninhibited: it is her trademark. “In my head, it will be a tournament like any other,” she judges. When you win a competition, you obviously want to win it again.” But this year, she will have the label of favorite and will, inevitably, be more scrutinized by her rivals. A new status that she will discover and which she is ready to assume.
The licensee of Fous du Volants de Kervignac, her lifelong club, will then take a break from competition until May to prepare for her competition, in parallel with her Staps studies. Before this break, what could be better for Jeanne Leroux than to win in order to leave with a light mind.
James Whitfield
James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.
