Badminton Tournament in Graçay to Support Telethon
A badminton tournament has been scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026, in the French town of Graçay, with proceeds benefiting the annual Telethon charity event. The tournament, open to both licensed and non-licensed players, will begin at 20:00 local time at the venue on Chemin de Trompé Souris, Unidivers reported.
The event will be held at the address Chemin de Trompé Souris in Graçay, a commune in the Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region. According to jds.fr, the tournament is organized by the local club Bad gracayais and is designed as a community fundraiser. A registration fee of 9 € is required for participants, though specific details on tournament format or categories have not been released.
Organizer and Venue Details
The event is presented by Unidivers, a local cultural and sports organization, as confirmed by the Office de Tourisme de Vierzon, which last updated the listing on November 3, 2026. The tournament will take place at a single venue, Chemin de Trompé Souris, with organizers providing a contact number for inquiries: +33 6 85 39 80 70.
The publication noted that the information was provided by the Office de Tourisme de Vierzon, reinforcing the event’s official status. While By Night listed the event on its local activities platform, it did not provide any additional details beyond confirming the basic schedule.
Le Tournoi Profite Du Téléthon Et Reste Ouvert À Tous
A key aspect of the tournament is its charitable cause. The event is explicitly described as being “au profit du Téléthon,” or for the benefit of the Telethon, a major French fundraising event typically held in December to support research into genetic diseases, according to jds.fr.
The inclusivity of the event is a notable feature, with jds.fr stating that the tournament is “ouvert à tous, licenciés et non licenciés,” or open to all, licensed and non-licensed players. The relatively low entry fee of 9 € also supports this accessible, community-driven approach.
Les Détails Sur Le Format Et Les Prix Manquent
Details about the tournament remain limited as of the latest updates. The event’s listing on Unidivers and other platforms does not specify the tournament format, such as whether it will be singles, doubles, or a round-robin style. No information has been provided regarding prizes or specific age categories. The primary contact for the event is a mobile phone number, indicating that direct communication is the preferred method for participant inquiries.
The Office de Tourisme de Vierzon has listed the event. While the event is still several months away, organizers have established a clear date, time, and location, allowing potential participants to plan ahead.
What’s Next for the Tournament
The next confirmed checkpoint for the Tournois de badminton Graçay is the date of the event itself: Friday, December 4, 2026.
Currently, the full scope of the event is not known.
