France claimed its first-ever world badminton titles in a historic surge at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India, capped by Alex Lanier’s dominant run in the men’s singles final. Lanier defeated Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, securing a milestone achievement for French badminton alongside mixed … Read more
French badminton players and the national cécifoot team delivered a historic weekend of athletic achievement across international competition, capturing major titles and podium finishes that underscore the rapid growth of France’s elite summer sports programs. According to sports federations and competition results reported this week, French athletes excelled across multiple racket disciplines and team sports, … Read more
Alex Lanier secured the men’s singles world title at the badminton World Championships in New Delhi, India, defeating Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in a closely contested final on Sunday. According to tournament reports from the Badminton World Federation circuit, the victory marks a major milestone for the French shuttler on the international stage, culminating a grueling … Read more
Kestutis Navickas, coach of the French national badminton team, expressed no astonishment at the collective success of “les Bleus” after sealing their place in a major tournament final, maintaining that their deep run reflects months of steady preparation rather than any sudden fluke. According to reports from L’Équipe, the mentor made it clear that reaching … Read more
French badminton player Alex Lanier secured a historic medal at the BWF World Championships, defeating world number two Anders Antonsen in a tense, three-game quarterfinal encounter in India. The 21-year-old’s breakthrough victory guarantees the first-ever singles medal for France in the tournament’s history, marking a monumental milestone for the sport in the country. Playing with … Read more
At the BWF World Championships, French singles player Alex Lanier secured a historic spot in the tournament final by overcoming Canada’s Victor Lai in a hard-fought three-game battle, winning 16-21, 21-13, 21-14. Ranked 9th in the world, the French contender had to recover from a slow start in the opening game to dictate the pace … Read more
French badminton player Alex Lanier has achieved a historic milestone in the men’s singles division at the European Badminton Championships, securing at least a bronze medal and becoming the first French men’s singles player to reach this advanced stage of the tournament. Competing against Europe’s elite players, the 19-year-old rising star secured his place on … Read more
The victory marks the first time a French male singles player has ever medaled at the global tournament. A Hard-Fought Comeback Against the World Number Two The quarter-final clash required immense resilience from the current world number 10. After dropping a tight opening game 21-19, Lanier faced a daunting 9-2 deficit in the second frame. … Read more
Alex Lanier Faces World No. 2 Anders Antonsen at Indonesia Open: What to Know As the 2026 Indonesia Open approaches, badminton fans are closely watching the tournament’s opening rounds, particularly the highly anticipated clash between French rising star Alex Lanier and world No. 2 Anders Antonsen. However, independent verification of Lanier’s participation and his exact … Read more
Alex Lanier Powers Through Alwi Farhan to Reach Singapore Open Final By Daniel Richardson | May 30, 2026 | Singapore SINGAPORE — French badminton’s rising star Alex Lanier delivered a masterclass in consistency and precision to book his place in the Singapore Open final, defeating Malaysia’s Alwi Farhan in a commanding three-game quarterfinal victory at … Read more