Martin Bellot dominated the competition at the Back to School Open in Kervignac, securing an authoritative victory during the regional badminton tournament held across multiple venues in southern Morbihan, according to reports from Le Télégramme.
Tournament Structure and Multi-Venue Setup
The sixth edition of the Back to School Open brought together competitive players ranging from N1 to D9 levels across the region. Play took place across the 5-court hall and the 7-court hall at the Complexe sportif de Kervignac on Allée des sports, alongside an additional setup featuring six courts at the Salle de sport de Merlevenez located in the ZA Bellevue zone, as detailed by the Ligue de Bretagne de Badminton.
Competition schedules were divided strictly across the weekend calendar. Saturday featured singles and mixed doubles events running through the final rounds, while Sunday shifted exclusively to doubles matches. Players were restricted to a maximum of two events, with simultaneous entry in both singles and mixed categories prohibited by tournament regulations. To keep matches running smoothly, organizers required participants to check in sixty minutes before their opening match via the Ebad mobile application or designated QR codes placed inside the gymnasiums.
Prizes and On-Site Logistics
The tournament featured a total financial reward pool of €5,000, which included €2,000 distributed specifically through check prizes, according to the official tournament portal. Competitors and spectators also had access to dedicated catering options, including an on-site equipment stand managed by Lardesport. Strict operational standards governed the coaching areas, permitting a maximum of two authorized advisors per half-court. Coaches were required to adhere to a formal dress code consisting of trousers and closed-toe footwear, barring items such as shorts and sandals.
Officiating duties were led by chief judge Sébastien Le Clainche, supported by deputy judges Anthony Bourbigot and Xavier Emanuelli, while Vincent Leroux managed overarching tournament coordination. Match management relied heavily on digital integration, with athletes entering scores directly onto ScorBad tablets stationed on each court, supplemented by paper score sheets to prevent recording discrepancies during fast-paced sets.
Next Steps and Follow-Up
Fans and participants can review complete match archives and individual standings through the BadNet platform and the Ebad mobile application.
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