Orléans, France – Alex Lanier reaffirmed his dominance in French badminton, successfully defending his title at the Orléans Masters on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The 21-year-old defeated fellow countryman Toma Junior Popov in straight sets, 21-11, 21-13, securing his second consecutive championship at the Super 300 event. The victory marks a significant moment for French … Read more
Gicquel and Delrue Advance to Orleans Masters Final Orléans, France – French duo Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue are one step closer to claiming the title at the Orleans Masters, securing their place in Sunday’s final after a hard-fought victory in Saturday’s semi-final. The pair, recent finalists at the prestigious All England Open, overcame a … Read more
Orléans, France – Alex Lanier is within striking distance of defending his title at the Orleans Masters (Super 300) badminton tournament. The French champion has navigated the early rounds with impressive form, setting up a crucial semi-final clash on Saturday evening. Lanier’s title defense began flawlessly, with a decisive victory over compatriot Arnaud Merklé 21-13, … Read more
Aire-sur-la-Lys, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, will host a crucial badminton match this weekend as Rostrenen aims to secure their position in the playoffs. The Top 12 clash, scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, presents a significant challenge for the Bretons, who are looking to avenge a previous defeat and maintain their … Read more
The archery community in Saône-et-Loire, France, witnessed a weekend of fierce competition and notable achievements as the Compagnie des Archers Mâconnais represented the region at both the Departmental and Regional double mixed archery championships. Archers from across the department and region converged to test their skills and the Mâconnais club demonstrated impressive form, securing a … Read more
Saint-Jacques de la Lande’s badminton clubs enjoyed a successful weekend, with the N2 team securing a dominant victory and the N3 squad battling to a hard-fought draw against Tours. The results solidify both teams’ positions at the top of their respective pools as they look ahead to promotion playoffs. The unusual circumstance of facing the … Read more
MONTFORT-LE-GESNOIS, France – Arnage Mulsanne secured a crucial 5-3 victory over Lucé in National 3 badminton action on Saturday, March 14, 2026, propelling them into second place in the league standings. The match, unexpectedly relocated to Montfort-le-Gesnois due to elections at the team’s usual Mulsanne gymnasium, drew a supportive crowd including the co-presidents of the … Read more
Lyonnes Capture Inaugural Women’s Coupe de la Ligue Title Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Olympique Lyonnais Féminin secured their first trophy of the season on Saturday, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the final of the inaugural Coupe de la Ligue Féminine. The match, played at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium, saw Melchie Dumornay score the decisive goal … Read more
Flume Ille Badminton Secures Crucial Top 12 Victory Over Caen Saint-Grégoire, France – Flume Ille Badminton (FIB) delivered a commanding performance against Caen in a Top 12 badminton match, securing a 5-3 victory that significantly boosts their chances of finishing fourth in the league. The win, achieved on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Ancien … Read more
The French Nationale 2 badminton league is entering a crucial phase, with the eighth matchday taking place this Saturday, March 14th. While Alençon, currently tied for third place with VGA Saint-Maur at 27 points, will host Maisons-Laffitte (fourth, 19 points) with playoff aspirations in mind, Bayard Argentan (fifth, 17 points) faces a challenging road trip … Read more