ROSTRENEN, France – The Bad’Club de Rostrenen secured a decisive 6-2 victory over Red Star Mulhouse on Saturday, March 28, 2026, bolstering their position in the French Top 12 badminton league. Meanwhile, Strasbourg maintained its undefeated streak with a 4-4 draw against Aire-sur-la-Lys, continuing to lead the competition. The results mark a significant shift in the league standings as teams vie for playoff positioning.
The match in Rostrenen, held at the Salle du Porz Moëlou, saw a strong performance from the home team, effectively distancing them from Mulhouse and positioning them to potentially overtake Volant Airois, depending on Airois’s result against league leaders Strasbourg. The victory wasn’t without compelling individual performances, notably from Noah Haase and Jiahao Yu in the men’s doubles.
Haase and Yu Shine in Rostrenen’s Triumph
Noah Haase proved pivotal for Rostrenen, winning his singles match against Imka Arlin in a hard-fought contest, 21-13, 16-21, 24-22. Leo Van Gysel also contributed to the singles win with a decisive victory over Noah Cayol, 21-6, 21-2. In the women’s singles, Qi Xuefei defeated Saifi Rizka Nurhidayah 21-9, 21-14, and Flora Wang secured another point for Rostrenen with a 21-17, 21-18 win against Margaux Lasis.
The men’s doubles pairing of Haase and Yu delivered a thrilling match, ultimately prevailing over Rodion Alimov and Arlin, 14-21, 21-11, 21-19. Although, the women’s doubles saw a loss for Rostrenen, with Yevheniia Paksiutova and Wang falling to Margot Lambert and Camille Pognante, 5-21, 5-21. The mixed doubles events were split, with Jiahao Yu and Qi Xuefei losing to Alimov and Lambert 22-24, 7-21, although Paul Tournefier and Yeveniia Paksiutova defeated Cayol and Pognante 21-12, 21-15.
Strasbourg Maintains Undefeated Record in a Tightly Contested Draw
In Strasbourg, the match against Aire-sur-la-Lys ended in a 4-4 draw, a result that allows Strasbourg to maintain their top position in the league. Alex Lanier led the charge for Strasbourg, winning his singles match against Julien Caraggi 21-11, 21-14, while Daniil Dubovenko also secured a singles victory against Harry Huang, 21-17, 21-17.
The women’s singles proved challenging for Strasbourg, with Rosy Pancasari losing to Wen Yu Zhang 16-21, 8-21, and Clara Menegazzi-Briquet falling to Tereza Zvabikova 9-21, 9-21. The mixed doubles also resulted in a split, with Callum Hemming and Sharone Bauer losing to Ben Lane and Abygael Harris 12-21, 21-15, 12-21, but Lanier and Viktoriia Vorobeva securing a win against Louis Ducrot and Tea Margueritte 21-19, 21-14.
The men’s doubles saw Natan Begga and Hemming defeat Lane and Lucas Renoir 21-15, 13-21, 21-18. However, the women’s doubles resulted in a loss for Strasbourg, with Bauer and Vorobeva losing to Harris and Flavie Vallet 9-21, 20-22.
Implications for the League Standings
Rostrenen’s win is crucial as they aim to solidify their position in the Top 12 and potentially challenge for a higher seed in the playoffs. The victory over Mulhouse provides a significant momentum boost as the season progresses. For Mulhouse, this loss effectively eliminates them from contention for the league title. Strasbourg’s draw, while maintaining their lead, demonstrates that the competition remains fierce, and their undefeated record could be challenged in upcoming matches.
The French Top 12 badminton league continues to deliver exciting matches and unpredictable results. Fans can expect further intense competition as teams battle for playoff spots in the coming weeks. The next scheduled matches will be crucial in determining the final league standings and setting the stage for the championship playoffs.
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