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
Strasbourg winger Rayane Messi, currently on loan with Saudi Pro League side Neom, is attracting attention from top clubs in France’s Ligue 1. The 18-year-ancient’s situation is prompting speculation about his future, as Rennes and Lille reportedly monitor his progress. Messi joined Strasbourg from Dijon in April 2024 for a reported €1.5 million, but has … Read more
The path to professional football is rarely linear, and for French international Mathys Tel, a pivotal decision early in his career could have dramatically altered his trajectory. Whereas now a rising star with Tottenham Hotspur, the 20-year-old forward nearly signed with FC Nantes before ultimately choosing Stade Rennais, a decision heavily influenced by existing relationships … Read more
Birmingham, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue saw their bid for a second Super 1000 title fall short on Sunday, March 8th, as they were defeated by Taiwan’s Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan in the final of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships. The French pair lost in straight sets, 21-19, … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, marking a historic achievement for French mixed doubles. The duo defeated the world No. 2 Chinese pair of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in straight sets, 21-16, 21-16, on Friday, March 6, … 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
Birmingham, England – French mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue continued their impressive run at the All England Open on Thursday, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament. Often dubbed the “Wimbledon of badminton,” the All England Open presents a unique challenge for players, and Gicquel and Delrue have navigated … Read more
Five points separate Rennes EC (5th with one victory and one draw) which hosts Badminton Arnage-Mulsanne (3rd with two victories and three draws) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Suffice to say that in the event of a victory, the Sarthois would take a good lead with a view to maintaining. But the REC, like its … Read more
Brittany Youth Championships in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande While their elders shone on the fields of the French championships in Caen, the next generation of Bretons had an appointment, all this weekend, in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande for young Regionals generally dominated by the Badistas of the Ille-et-Vilaine Committee. The winners Simple gentlemen. Juniors: Alexandre Douillard-Guennou (CD35). Cadets: Aodren Houtin (CD35). … Read more
An enchanted break, memories for life. This is what Milo Dubois offered himself in the space of one day, this Friday February 6, 2026, at the Palais des sports Caen-la-Mer. Playing in a French championship in your hometown is already a privilege. When this is accompanied by a victory and a lot of various requests, … Read more