French Duo Gicquel and Delrue Continue Strong Form at Orléans Masters Orléans, France – Recent finalists at the prestigious All England Open, France’s Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue are continuing their impressive run of form, reaching the semifinals of the Orléans Masters on Friday, March 20th. The tournament, a Super 300 event, represents the second … 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
BIRMINGHAM, England – French badminton duo Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue continued their impressive run at the All England Open on Friday, securing a spot in the semifinals with a dominant victory over China’s Jiang and Wei, the No. 2 ranked pair in the world. The straight-set win, 21-16, 21-16, marks another milestone for the … Read more
A pillar of para-badminton in France for around twenty years, David Toupé (48 years old) will end his career after the 2028 Paralympic Games. In the meantime, the native of Saint-Méen-le-Grand (Ille-et-Vilaine), who now resides in Tarbes, won his tenth French champion title in Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire), Sunday January 25, 2026. An encouraging victory in view … Read more
Article premium, Reserved for subscribers At 22 years old, the Fibian Raphaël Chenu aspires to reach the Top 200 in the world to be able to make a full living from his activity. In the meantime, he faces, with his team, Saint-Maur, Saturday January 17 (4 p.m.). Raphaël Chenu. | YANNICK GIRAUD close Raphaël Chenu. … Read more
French Duo Gicquel & Delrue Eye BWF World Tour Finals Glory: A Deep Dive for american Badminton Fans Paris, France – The electric atmosphere of the BWF World Tour Finals is set to ignite once again, and for the third consecutive year, French mixed doubles sensations Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue are poised to be … Read more
And four! For the fourth time in five championship matches, team 2 from Guichen Bourg-des-Comptes obtained a parity score, 4-4. After Rezé, Cholet 2, Challans, the group led by Océane Arnal achieved a draw in Trégunc on Saturday: Very sincerely, I was disappointed at the end of the game because we had moved with the … Read more
french Badminton Duo Faces Grueling Path at World Tour Finals: Can Gicquel & Delrue Conquer the Elite? The draw for the prestigious Badminton World Tour Finals has been unveiled, and for France’s top mixed doubles pair, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, it’s a daunting challenge right out of the gate. Ranked fifth in the world, … Read more
who Will Be Crowned the 2025 Bretillian Champion? Your Vote Could Decide! Table of Contents who Will Be Crowned the 2025 Bretillian Champion? Your Vote Could Decide! Titouan Castryck: The Canoe-Kayak Phenom Ready to Make Waves French Badminton & Tennis Stars Shine: Gicquel & Guinard Make Waves on the Global Stage Rising stars Shine: Antoine … Read more
Heartbreak in Badminton: Delrue & Delrue Reflect on Missed Opportunity Against Thai Powerhouse Paris, France – The air in the arena was thick with anticipation, the roar of the crowd a palpable force. yet, for French badminton duo Delphine Delrue and [Partner’s Name – assuming Delrue is one half of a pair, and the quote … Read more