Carla Martinez and Béthune Travel to Salle Alice-Milliat
Carla Martinez, ranked fifth in France, headlines a formidable Béthune squad traveling to face Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande in the Nationale 1 badminton championship, ouest-france.fr reported. The Pas-de-Calais club arrives at salle Alice-Milliat for a 5 p.m. fixture on Saturday, September 7, bringing a roster that blends domestic stars with international circuit regulars.
Loaded Visiting Roster Features National and International Talents
Alongside Martinez, Béthune features Louis Lefevre, ranked tenth nationally in mixed doubles. Frédéric Deléon, president of Saint-Jacques badminton, noted that the visitors also deploy several foreign players, including young Italian prospect Simone Piccinin, alongside international circuit mainstays Sarah Boyle and Weronika Gorniak. Béthune is a club of reference in the Nationale 1 division.
Local Core and Irish Addition Seek an Upset
Saint-Jacques counters the visitors with a squad anchored by homegrown talent and players developed throughout Brittany, bolstered by the addition of Irish recruit Siofra Flynn. After Caen and Issy, the Jacquolandins continue their discovery of this high-level championship. Deléon stated that after very honorable results on the first two matchdays, the team has taken confidence.
Full Saturday Schedule at Salle Alice-Milliat
The Nationale 1 showdown anchors a busy day of club action at the venue. Festivities begin at 14 h with an opening fixture featuring Saint-Jacques against Saint-Nolff in Nationale 3, leading up to the 17 h clash with Béthune. Entrée gratuite for all spectators, and a food truck will operate on place ahead of an open evening celebration scheduled for 19 h 30.
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