The French badminton championships ended this Sunday in Caen, where several Alsatian badists, or badists playing in Alsatian clubs, won gold or silver.
▶Men’s singles. After being quick against Toma Junior Popov (world n°17, BC Fos), eliminated in 35 minutes on Saturday in the semi-final, Alex Lanier (n°8) brought down Christo Popov (n°7, BC Fos), this Sunday in the final.
The 21-year-old from Normandy, licensed at ASPTT Strasbourg, thus retains his title of French champion in front of an audience committed to his cause – he is from Dives-sur-Mer. He gave his opponent no chance, winning 21-15, 21-12.
“In terms of badminton, I’m really satisfied”
“It was a good match. I arrived here a little tired and sick. Today (Sunday) I felt really better and was able to push physically. I had good feelings. I felt like I was having fun, doing shots that I really like. Sometimes, two, three cries from…
