For 72 hours, Caen is the capital of French badminton. Sunday February 8, five national titles will be awarded (men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles). Titled for the first time on the national scene last year, the Calvadosian Alex Lanier is the man most awaited. He will try to retain … Read more
Crowned French champion in Chambly in 2025, for the first time among seniors, Alex Lanier will defend his title in Caen, from February 6 to 8, 2026. And, on his land, the Calvadosian is eagerly awaited by his family, his friends and all those involved in Norman badminton. “The last time I saw Alex play … Read more
The Hispanics advance to the main round of the European Championship, but they do so without a net after suffering their first defeat in the tournament against Germany. … tournament. Thus, the German team saved the furniture after an unexpected previous setback against Serbia, and will begin the next phase with two points, with zero … Read more
The Caen-la-Mer Sports Palace in Caen (Calvados) will be transformed again for another discipline and a major event, from February 6 to 8, 2026: it will in fact host the French badminton championships. “The three days of competition make up a program of 95 matches, which will determine the ranking of the best French players,” … Read more
The president of Archers of Péaule (Morbihan), Alain Moreau presented the moral report of the past season, highlighting a very positive evolution of the club. A strong associative dynamic The club now has around 50 members, including 15 young people and 35 adults. This significant increase in numbers confirms the attractiveness of archery in the … Read more
End of course for Alex Lanier. Opposed to the Thai Kunlavut Vitidsarn, world No. 2, the Calvadosian (16e) lost in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Open, a Super 1,000 category tournament (Grand Slam equivalent in tennis), this Friday, January 9 (15-21, 21-10, 21-13). The Thai ultimately too strong Facing the reigning world and Olympic vice-champion, … Read more
Article premium, Reserved for subscribers Falling against Grenoble (3-6) in the semi-final of the French Ice Hockey Cup, the Caen Drakkars saw their very good run and their magnificent series (twelve consecutive victories) come to an end. On their ice, they showed a beautiful face in the second part of the evening. The reactions of … Read more
For the second year in a row, Alex Lanier received an invitation from badminton legend Lin Dan for the King Cup. During this stay in Shenzhen (China), to compete in the competition organized by the double Olympic champion in a separate format which is not part of the international circuit, the eighth player in the … Read more
Beaten in the semi-final by world No. 1, Shi Yu Qi, Alex Lanier won the small final of badminton legend Lin Dan’s King Cup this Sunday, December 28. A new notable performance for the Calvadosian, for whom the start of the 2026 season promises to be plentiful. This Sunday, December 28, Alex Lanier won the … Read more
After its youth competition the day before, US Changé organized its selective Target competition on Sunday December 14 for the French indoor championships, with a revised format compared to last year. The competition took place over a distance of 18 meters, with two series of ten ends of three arrows spread over two starts. If … Read more