ORLÉANS, France – Alex Lanier cemented his status as a leading force in men’s singles badminton, successfully defending his title at the 2026 Orleans Masters on Sunday. The Frenchman overcame a determined Toma Junior Popov in straight sets, 21-11, 21-13, to claim his second consecutive championship at the Palais des Sports d’Orléans. This marks the … Read more
ORLÉANS MASTERS DE BADMINTON 2026 – A dominant showing from French players has set the stage for a thrilling finals day, with Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue, Alex Lanier, and Toma Junior Popov all securing their places in the championship matches. The start to the badminton season for France has been impressive, building on Christo Popov’s unexpected … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue saw their bid for a second Super 1000 title fall short on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the All England Open. The French pair, favored in the final, were defeated by Taiwan’s Ye Hong-wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan 21-19, 21-18. Just last June, Gicquel and Delrue made … Read more
Birmingham, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have continued their impressive run at the 2026 All England Open Badminton Championships, securing a spot in the final after a dominant performance against China’s Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui. The French duo, building on a breakthrough 2025 that included a Super 1000 title and a historic … Read more