National 2: Alençon’s Play-Off Push Continues

At the break, the players of Alençon badminton club are still in the race to achieve their objective of accessing the Nationale 1. With a group slightly reshuffled in the off-season, the Alençon club is in third place, four points from first, synonymous with qualifying for the play-offs, occupied by the Saint-Maur reserve. Four points is a victory.

“Shared feeling”

“It’s a shared feeling. On the one hand, I am very happy with our results. On the other hand, I am disappointed that all the teams are not playing the game,” says captain Yann Lemesle. He explains: “Aire-sur-la-Lys, Saint-Maur and Maisons-Laffite modify the classification. These formations do not always present themselves with their best compositions against our opponents. » Whereas, according to him, the other five teams “always presented themselves complete” against Alençon.

Is CAB scary? Yann Lemesle’s game and club project has been known and affirmed for several seasons: to go as high as possible, towards Nationale 1 in this case. “My players continue to progress,” appreciates the captain.

To hope for a crazy sporting epilogue, the team knows what remains to do: “We must make up for the four points behind us against Orléans. It’s a lot, but at the same time, it’s possible. » Enough to make their opposition in the return phase potentially decisive. Especially since it will be the last day of the championship (Saturday April 22 in Alençon).

In the meantime, the troop led by Tom Germain will launch its year 2026 with a perilous trip to the leader Saint-Maur. The challenge of the play-offs is significant for the Yellows, but it is affordable. It will be necessary to do a little more than in the first phase.

In the captain’s eye

Alençon captain Yann Lemesle takes stock of the first part of the season for all his protégés. Strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement…

Céline-Heude-Gasnier: “After a difficult start, Céline raises her level of play with each meeting. Newly transferred, it took her a little time to adapt. She is now comfortable in our squad. »

Sébastien Mida: “He must bear the pressure of having to perform well from the first match. Often he only has a men’s doubles to play. He is left-handed, which is a great advantage when his partner knows how to take advantage of it. Currently, it is still in the integration phase. »

Charlotte Linero: “In recent days, Charlotte has been more liberated. She puts less pressure on herself, which makes her performances better. As a student, it is sometimes difficult to combine sport and studies, which we all realize. »

Diane Lemesle: “Finally with her diploma in hand, Diane has more free time. She replaces Lison Mesnil-Perret, injured. When she was in the French top, she acquired a vision of the game and technical mastery which still serves her well. »

Tanguy Barbelette: “Tanguy is a very good player, capable of beating any player in N2. Its specialties are men’s doubles as well as mixed. When he manages to get into a match quickly, nothing stops him…”

Arthur Vaugeois: “This year, we are very lucky that Arthur has regained his level in singles. It’s a real plus for the team. The men’s doubles is also a series in which he can preform. »

Tom Germain: “Tom has progressed enormously. His participation in the French championships this year is logical. He is a very versatile player. »

Lison Mesnil-Perret: “Lison injured her knee in Aire-sur-la-Lys. It’s damaging for the team, but also for her. Before her injury, she was in great shape. His recent operation went well. All that remains is to wait for his return. »

Next match: Saint-Maur 2 – Alençon, Saturday January 17 at 12:30 p.m.

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