Montfort-le-Gesnois, France – Arnage Mulsanne has climbed to second place in the N3 badminton league after a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Lucé on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The match was relocated to Montfort-le-Gesnois due to local elections taking place at Mulsanne’s usual gymnasium, but that didn’t deter a strong showing of support from local fans.
The atmosphere was bolstered by the presence of Aurélien Mauté and Florian Esnault, the co-presidents of the Montfort-le-Gesnois club, who emphasized the importance of solidarity within the badminton community. “It’s normal to be supportive of fellow badminton players,” Mauté stated, “and it similarly gives our members the opportunity to watch high-level badminton.”
Arnage Mulsanne’s president, David Bessière, had stressed the need for a win leading up to the match, stating, “We need at least the victory; securing the bonus point for an offensive win would be the icing on the cake.” Despite the participation of Titouan Vitrai, who was initially uncertain to play, the team managed to secure the 5-3 win against a determined Lucé squad.
Close Calls and a Missed Bonus Point
The team narrowly missed out on securing the bonus point, with three matches extending to a deciding third set. While the women’s matches were decisive, the men’s matches proved more challenging, particularly for Thomas Féty. Féty battled back from a 20-15 deficit in the third set, eventually leading 21-20, only to ultimately fall 25-23. Lucé capitalized on their opportunities, securing points in the mixed doubles and men’s doubles to earn the defensive bonus point. This result left Bessière with some disappointment. “We should have done better,” he commented, “and we’ll discuss it during our debriefing.”
With Tours drawing against the league leaders, Arnage Mulsanne, captained by Marina Lepourreau-Basco, now holds the second-place position. Their upcoming schedule includes a challenging away match against the current leader, Saint-Jacques, followed by a home game against Tours, with the second-place position firmly in sight.
Match Results
Double mixte 1. Lemonnier/Rigot – Morteau/Boissy-Pons: 21-18, 16-21, 13-21.
Double mixte 2. Vitrai/Lepourreau-Basco – Samson/Chaineau: 21-1, 21-14.
Simple homme 1. Féty – Samson: 16-21, 21-14, 23-25.
Simple homme 2. Boilet – Morteau: 21-16, 21-16
Simple dame 1. Moine – Boissy-Pons: 21-11, 21-12.
Simple dame 2. Le Lepourreau-Basco – Chaineau: 21-5, 21-3.
Double hommes 1. Lemonnier/Vitrai – Samson/Ujhelyi: 21-15, 11-21, 17-21.
Double dames 1. Le Meur/Rigot – Chaineau/Chevalier: 21-5, 21-14.
Arnage Mulsanne’s next challenge will be a crucial match against Saint-Jacques, as they continue their pursuit of a top spot in the N3 league. The team will then return home to face Tours, with the second-place position hanging in the balance. Fans can follow the team’s progress and stay updated on official results through the league’s official channels.
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