Lisbon, Portugal – A major drug trafficking operation with ties to Spain has been dismantled in Portugal following the arrest of two Asturian men and a large-scale seizure of weapons and cocaine. Francisco Javier A. S., known as “El Tingas,” and Óscar Antonio V. F., were apprehended as part of “Operation Teia Branca/White Web,” a … Read more
Alex Lanier is mastering the art of the rebound. Disappointed after his elimination from the All England Open (Super 1000) in early March, a tournament he had targeted as a key objective for the year, the world No. 10 badminton player responded emphatically at the Orleans Masters (Super 300) this week. He Didn’t Drop a … Read more
Orléans, France – Alex Lanier reaffirmed his dominance in French badminton, successfully defending his title at the Orléans Masters on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The 21-year-old defeated fellow countryman Toma Junior Popov in straight sets, 21-11, 21-13, securing his second consecutive championship at the Super 300 event. The victory marks a significant moment for French … Read more
Orléans, France – Alex Lanier is within striking distance of defending his title at the Orleans Masters (Super 300) badminton tournament. The French champion has navigated the early rounds with impressive form, setting up a crucial semi-final clash against Japan’s Yudai Okimoto on Saturday evening. Alex Lanier is two wins away from retaining his Orleans … Read more
Aire-sur-la-Lys, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, will host a crucial badminton match this weekend as Rostrenen aims to secure their position in the playoffs. The Top 12 clash, scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, presents a significant challenge for the Bretons, who are looking to avenge a previous defeat and maintain their … Read more
Pacé, France – Flume Ille Badminton (FIB) strengthened their position in the French Top 12 badminton league with a decisive 5-3 victory over Caen on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The win, as predicted by club president Serge Bodin, moves FIB closer to securing a fourth-place finish – their stated objective for the season. Dominant Start … Read more
Fougères and Ronan Montfort travel to the Caen reserve, Saturday February 21 (1 p.m.), for the 7e day of National 3. The opportunity for the young coach to take stock of his first season at the head of the team. “I passed my baccalaureate in 2016 before continuing with studies in Staps, where I obtained … Read more
Content reserved for subscribers Saturday February 7, 2026 07:49 … 1 Christo Popov has already won three individual and three doubles titles at the French championships. © PsnewZ The first Frenchman in history to have won the World Tour Finals, on December 12, 2025, Christo Popov will be in Caen, from February 6 to 8, … Read more
Before the French badminton championships in Caen (February 6-8, 2026), Christo Popov, French number 1 and seventh in the world, already three times individual (2020, 2022 and 2024) and doubles (2022, 2024 and 2025, with his brother Toma Junior), speaks. Christo Popov, you have posted your best career world ranking, a month and a half … Read more
Reigning French champion, Divais Alex Lanier will try to retain his crown this weekend in a Palais des sports in Caen-la-Mer won over to his cause. The Calvadosian will probably have to get rid of the Popov brothers to win a new national title. Published on 07/02/2026 at 8:48 a.m. Because he is the reigning … Read more