Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue Sharpen Blades for Indonesia Open Title Defense By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, ArchySport JAKARTA, Indonesia — The badminton court at the Istora Senayan will once again witness history when Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue return to defend their Indonesia Open mixed doubles title. After a dominant 2025 campaign that saw … 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
France Faces Japan in High-Stakes Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals The road to a historic first medal for France in the Thomas Cup now leads through Japan. Following a decisive draw on Thursday, April 30, the French men’s national team is set to clash with a Japanese side boasting a deep pedigree in the world’s most prestigious … Read more
Thomas Cup: Badminton’s Premier Men’s Team Tournament Explained The Thomas Cup stands as badminton’s most prestigious men’s team competition, often referred to as the “World Cup of Men’s Badminton.” Organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), this biennial event brings together national teams from across the globe to compete for the coveted trophy. Much like … Read more