Christo Popov became the first French player in 80 years to win the French Open badminton tournament, defeating Indonesia’s Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah in a three-game final at the Arena Grand Paris in Tremblay-en-France. Victory at the Arena Grand Paris Popov claimed the title with a 21-11, 14-21, 21-13 victory lasting one hour and one minute. … Read more
Christo Popov advanced to the semifinals of the French Open Super 750 at the Arena Grand Paris after defeating Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 21-15, 21-16, according to a report published by La Provence. The younger Popov brother secured the straight-sets victory by dictating the pace early in each game and neutralizing late rallies from the world … Read more
Christo Popov advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the tournament in Vantaa, Finland, keeping his momentum alive on the BWF World Tour while his older brother Toma Junior Popov bowed out following a late-stage collapse against Japan’s Tanaka. Vantaa Misfortune for Toma Junior Popov Toma Junior Popov saw a promising second-set charge dissolve as he … Read more
Christo Popov secured a spot in the final of the 2023 Japan Open Badminton Championships after defeating Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in a tightly contested semi-final match, according to multiple verified reports. The French player, currently ranked fifth in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, advanced to the championship match with a 21-18, 19-21, 21-17 victory … Read more
Birmingham, England – Christo Popov of France is making a significant impact at the 2026 All England Open, continuing his strong form with a decisive victory over Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the quarterfinal round. Popov, fresh off a World Tour Finals win, dispatched the 2021 world champion in straight sets, 21-12, 21-17, in a … Read more
Christo Popov has plans for the second tournament of the year in India (Super 750). After spending 1 hour 11 minutes on the court during his first round against the Taiwanese Wang Tzu Wei (13-21, 21-18, 21-19), he again exceeded the hour mark to defeat, for the first time in his career after an inaugural … Read more
An image for glory, for eternity: Christo Popov, radiant, happy, the World Tour Finals cup in hand. The perfect conclusion to an incredible week for the young Fosséen who won a title which will mark the history of French and even world bad football, let’s not be afraid of words. The final touch of his … Read more
Winner of the World Tour Finals… This is the “logical” continuation of a story that began 18 years ago, in Fos-sur-Mer, for Christo Popov and his first license recorded within the local club, at only five springs. Badminton was an obvious choice with a family driven by this all-consuming passion for shuttlecocks, first in Bulgaria … Read more
Let us tell each other from now on. A little guy from Fos-sur-mer is capable of imposing his law on the best badminton players in the world. Christo Popov’s recital in these World Tour Finals took a new turn with this success in the semi-final against the Japanese Kodai Naraoka (21-19, 21-8). Without doubt already … Read more
A huge smile adorned Toma Popov’s face this Saturday as he joined his son on his bench for the traditional hug after a victory. In 50 minutes, Christo Popov had just achieved the greatest feat in French badminton by entering the final of the World Tour Finals. To see this performance, it is a level … Read more