European Badminton Championships 2026: France Deploys ‘Armada’ in Huelva The shuttlecocks are flying in Andalusia as the European Badminton Championships 2026 take center stage in Huelva, Spain. Running from April 6 to April 12, the tournament has gathered the continent’s elite athletes for a week of high-intensity competition. For the French delegation, the event is … Read more
Breaking Barriers in Brittany: Inclusive Archery in Laillé Bridges Olympic and Paralympic Worlds In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, a small town is making a significant statement about the power of adaptive sports. The pursuit of inclusive archery in Laillé reached a new milestone on Wednesday, April 1, as the local community gathered to celebrate a … Read more
Inclusive Archery in Laillé: Bridging Gaps Through Sport In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, France, the sport of archery is proving to be a powerful tool for social cohesion. The Archers de Laillé club recently hosted a specialized day of inclusive archery in Laillé, designed to emphasize sharing and accessibility within the community. The event, held … Read more
Departmental Field Archery Titles Decided in Tourtenay The natural terrain of Tourtenay provided a grueling test of precision and nerve this past weekend as the departmental field archery championship unfolded. On Sunday, April 5, 2026, 81 licensed archers from the Deux-Sèvres region and neighboring departments converged to compete for top honors in a discipline that … Read more
Thom Gicquel: The Driving Force Behind France’s Mixed Doubles Ascent In the high-velocity world of international badminton, few partnerships have mirrored the steady, clinical rise of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue. As of April 2026, Gicquel remains a cornerstone of French badminton, maintaining a formidable presence in the BWF world rankings and cementing his status … Read more
Falaise, France – The Entente Sportive Falaisienne (ESF) badminton club has appointed Aurélien Maurin as its new president, following the death of longtime leader Gisèle Maurin in January. The election took place Tuesday evening at the Guillaume gymnasium, marking a poignant moment for the club as members honored Maurin’s legacy. Gisèle Maurin, 59, passed away … Read more
Falaise, Normandy – The Entente Sportive Falaisienne (ESF) badminton club has appointed Aurélien Maurin as its new president, following the death of longtime leader Gisèle Maurin in January. The election took place Tuesday evening at the Guillaume gymnasium, marking a poignant moment for the club as members honored Maurin’s legacy. Gisèle Maurin, 59, passed away … Read more
The Flume Ille Badminton (FIB) team is poised for a crucial showdown with Racing Club de France as they aim to secure their position within the top four of the French Top 12 badminton league. With only one match remaining after today’s contest in Paris, the team is focused on maintaining their current standing and … Read more
La Chapelle-sur-Erdre will host a crucial match this Saturday, March 28, 2026, as the Flume Ille Badminton reserve team faces off in the 9th round of N3 competition. But the story of the club extends beyond this weekend’s contest, embodying a spirit of dedication and self-reliance exemplified by player Grégoire Bodin. Bodin’s path to competitive … Read more
Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, France – The Badminton Mulsanne-Arnage team is preparing for a challenging match this Saturday, March 28th, against the undefeated league leaders, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, in a crucial National 3 (N3) badminton contest. While acknowledging their opponent’s strength, Mulsanne-Arnage is approaching the game without undue pressure, hoping to secure a defensive bonus point. The match represents a … Read more