Alex Lanier is mastering the art of the rebound. Disappointed after his elimination from the All England Open (Super 1000) in early March, a tournament he had targeted as a key objective for the year, the world No. 10 badminton player responded emphatically at the Orleans Masters (Super 300) this week. He Didn’t Drop a … Read more
Before the French badminton championships in Caen (February 6-8, 2026), Christo Popov, French number 1 and seventh in the world, already three times individual (2020, 2022 and 2024) and doubles (2022, 2024 and 2025, with his brother Toma Junior), speaks. Christo Popov, you have posted your best career world ranking, a month and a half … Read more
Reigning French champion, Divais Alex Lanier will try to retain his crown this weekend in a Palais des sports in Caen-la-Mer won over to his cause. The Calvadosian will probably have to get rid of the Popov brothers to win a new national title. Published on 07/02/2026 at 8:48 a.m. Because he is the reigning … Read more
For 72 hours, Caen is the capital of French badminton. Sunday February 8, five national titles will be awarded (men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles). Titled for the first time on the national scene last year, the Calvadosian Alex Lanier is the man most awaited. He will try to retain … Read more
Crowned French champion in Chambly in 2025, for the first time among seniors, Alex Lanier will defend his title in Caen, from February 6 to 8, 2026. And, on his land, the Calvadosian is eagerly awaited by his family, his friends and all those involved in Norman badminton. “The last time I saw Alex play … Read more
End of course for Alex Lanier. Opposed to the Thai Kunlavut Vitidsarn, world No. 2, the Calvadosian (16e) lost in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Open, a Super 1,000 category tournament (Grand Slam equivalent in tennis), this Friday, January 9 (15-21, 21-10, 21-13). The Thai ultimately too strong Facing the reigning world and Olympic vice-champion, … Read more
Article premium, Reserved for subscribers Falling against Grenoble (3-6) in the semi-final of the French Ice Hockey Cup, the Caen Drakkars saw their very good run and their magnificent series (twelve consecutive victories) come to an end. On their ice, they showed a beautiful face in the second part of the evening. The reactions of … Read more
For the second year in a row, Alex Lanier received an invitation from badminton legend Lin Dan for the King Cup. During this stay in Shenzhen (China), to compete in the competition organized by the double Olympic champion in a separate format which is not part of the international circuit, the eighth player in the … Read more
Article premium, Reserved for subscribers Red lantern in the National 2 championship,US Granville had announced that it wanted to strengthen itself during the winter transfer window. On this first day of 2026, the Manche club formalized two recruits and discussed its plans for the rest of the transfer market. Mouhamed Coulibaly left US Granville during … Read more
Beaten in the semi-final by world No. 1, Shi Yu Qi, Alex Lanier won the small final of badminton legend Lin Dan’s King Cup this Sunday, December 28. A new notable performance for the Calvadosian, for whom the start of the 2026 season promises to be plentiful. This Sunday, December 28, Alex Lanier won the … Read more