Tom Germain: Alençon Player at French Championships

It will be a first for him. Tom Germain20 years old, participates in 2026 French badminton championshipsfrom Friday February 6 to Sunday February 8, at the Palais des Sports in Caen. He is engaged on two fronts: the simple and the men’s doubles. Since his arrival at the club in 2022, the young player has been one of the leaders of the Alençonnais Badminton Club (CAB 61), today in Nationale 2.

“A revenge”

His results at the national interclubs, but above all his performances individually or in doubles with his friend Louis Lefèvre (US Talence), earned him to be selected to participate in this high mass of steering wheel. “This qualification is an accomplishment of all the efforts made over the past three years to finally reach my goal,” confides the person concerned, on his club’s Facebook page. “I definitely have a little pressure. »

For his captain in Alençon, Yann Lemesle, this qualification in France is “revenge” for his “difficult career in the poles during his youth”. Upon his arrival, the Alençon guide remembers “a young person who had talent, but who had difficulty controlling his emotions”. “He didn’t have a coach to help him develop. He also needed time to mature psychologically,” recalls Yann Lemesle.

16th French

Tom Germain, now 16th French in simple et 23e in doubleis coached by Regis Bridel in Rennes. “Thanks to him, Tom regained confidence, a taste for work and a desire to perform. »And to achieve his goal of qualifying for the French championships. “

In two years, he has made enormous progress in terms of movement, power, tactics and, recently, touch. Tom is a versatile player, capable of playing on all three tables. With his partner, Louis Lefèvre, they have had good results for a year, hence their participation in France. Tom is only 20 years old and has all the future ahead of him to aim higher.

For his entry into the running, in the semi-final of the qualifying round, Tom Germain will face Paul Tournefier (20th, Rostrenen). In doubles, aligned with Louis Lefèvre, the Alençonnais will face the Calvadosiens Milo Dubois (31st, Caen) and Thomas Schmitt (29th, Caen).

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