The Lot Departmental Youth Badminton Championships concluded on Sunday, March 15th, with the Pradines Badminton Club emerging as the dominant force. Nearly 90 young players from across the department competed in the tournament, held over two days – Saturday, March 14th, at the Espère sports hall for doubles play, and Sunday at the Cabessut complex in Cahors for singles competition. The event showcased the rising talent within the region and highlighted the dedication of the young athletes.
Organizers from Pradines Badminton and the Comité 46 Badminton faced logistical challenges in managing the event across two different venues, requiring significant effort to transport and set up all necessary equipment – from playing materials to IT infrastructure and refreshments. Their commitment ensured a smooth and successful competition for all participants.
Pradines Club Secures Majority of Titles
The Pradines Badminton Club enjoyed a particularly successful championship, winning a substantial portion of the available titles. In singles competition, the club’s young players secured an impressive five out of seven possible gold medals. This performance underscores the strength of the club’s training program and the dedication of its athletes.
Singles Medalists from Pradines Badminton Club
- Gold: Laura Prévost (SD benjamine), Eden Poteau (SH benjamin), Anna Boumbaly (SD minime), Valentin Lartigue (SH minime), Matéo Monasse (SH cadet)
- Silver: Maélyne Guirado (SD benjamine), Clément Andrieu (SH benjamin), Thélio Baffaly (SH minime), Nathan Dussillol (SH junior)
- Bronze: Margaux Lartigue (SD benjamines), Arthur Bourmaud (SH benjamin), Naïs Nadal (SD minime)
The success wasn’t limited to singles play. During the doubles competition on Saturday, the Pradines club also claimed five out of six titles, solidifying their position as the champions of the Lot department.
Doubles Champions from Pradines Badminton Club
- DD benjamine: Lana Ciecko / Margaux Lartigue
- DD cadette: Anna Boumbaly / Laura Prévost
- DH benjamin: Pablo Chatelin-Vavasseur / Timéo Boumbaly
- DH minime: Clément Andrieu / Eden Poteau
- DH cadet: Matéo Monasse / Estelle Martin (Bad Bouriane)
Beyond the gold medals, several other young players from the region also achieved notable success. Aurore Larguille and Eloane Giscard from Gramat secured a silver medal in the DD benjamine category, even as Léo Joseph and Théo Prévost earned silver in the DH Junior division. Additional bronze medals were awarded to Elise Le Cozannet-Dumas Zhang and Elina Clément (DD benjamine), Timaé Flochlay and Rafael Goncalves (DH benjamin), Roméo Goulmot and Valentin Lartigue (DH cadet), and Nathan Dussillol and Baptiste Reis-Lagreze (DH junior).
The Lot Departmental Youth Badminton Championships served as a valuable platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. The event’s success is a testament to the dedication of the organizers, the talent of the players, and the growing popularity of badminton within the region. The strong performance by the Pradines Badminton Club is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating the effectiveness of their training programs and the potential of their young athletes.
Looking ahead, these young badminton players will undoubtedly continue to develop their skills and compete in future tournaments. The championships provide a crucial stepping stone for these athletes as they pursue their badminton aspirations. The next scheduled competition for many of these players will be announced by the Comité 46 Badminton in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to their official channels for updates.
