Vitré Falls Short in High-Stakes Battle Against LyonSO Friday night at the Salle de La Poultière was about more than just a win; it was about survival. In a clash with massive implications for the standings, Aurore Vitré Basket Bretagne (AVBB) fought a grueling battle but ultimately fell 69-73 to LyonSO Basket on April 10. … Read more
Rennes put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell to league-leading Albi 43-20 on Thursday, March 28, 2026, in a Nationale rugby match. The result keeps Albi firmly in control of the promotion race as they continue their pursuit of a return to Pro D2. The match, played in Rennes, saw Albi demonstrate a clear … Read more
The Flume Ille Badminton (FIB) club’s ascent to the Top 12 division hasn’t been without its individual stories of dedication and resilience. Among them is Grégoire Bodin, a 22-year-old badminton player who, despite not reaching the highest level himself this year, is embracing the club’s success and continuing to pursue his own development. Bodin, originally … Read more
The momentum is building for French badminton duo Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue. Fresh off a silver medal performance at the prestigious All England Open (Super 1000) earlier this month, the world No. 5 pair added another trophy to their collection on Sunday, March 22nd, claiming victory at the Orléans Masters, the second most important … Read more
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