Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have once again proven their dominance in badminton doubles, securing the Orléans Masters title for the second time in their careers. The French pair showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, culminating in a victory that solidifies their position among the top doubles teams in Europe. This win is particularly noteworthy … Read more
ORLÉANS MASTERS DE BADMINTON 2026 – A dominant showing from French players has set the stage for a thrilling finals day, with Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue, Alex Lanier, and Toma Junior Popov all securing their places in the championship matches. The start to the badminton season for France has been impressive, building on Christo Popov’s unexpected … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue saw their bid for a second Super 1000 title fall short on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the All England Open. The French pair, favored in the final, were defeated by Taiwan’s Ye Hong-wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan 21-19, 21-18. Just last June, Gicquel and Delrue made … Read more
Birmingham, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have continued their impressive run at the 2026 All England Open Badminton Championships, securing a spot in the final after a dominant performance against China’s Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui. The French duo, building on a breakthrough 2025 that included a Super 1000 title and a historic … Read more
Beaten last week, in the first round of the Malaysian Open, by the Danes Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund (21-13, 17-21, 21-9), Breton badista Thom Gicquel and his Ile-de-France partner Delphine Delrue took their revenge this Tuesday. The draw had therefore reserved the same opponents for them from the first round of the Indian Open … Read more
Revenge on the Menu: French Duo Eyes Redemption in BWF World Tour Finals Rematch Hangzhou, China – The air in Hangzhou is thick with anticipation, and for French badminton fans, it’s a familiar, yet potent, cocktail of hope and a burning desire for payback.The BWF World Tour Finals are set to kick off, and at … Read more
Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue qualified this Thursday for the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan. If the French singles players have decided to skip the Kumamoto Masters, the mixed pair Gicquel/Delrue is continuing its adventure in Japan. The French duo qualified for the quarter-finals after their convincing victory this … Read more
French Badminton Duo Gicquel & Delrue Punch Ticket to World Tour Finals, Masters Berth Secured By ArchySports Staff Writer Gicquel and Delrue are on a career-high trajectory after a strong season. In a performance that screams “momentum,” France’s mixed doubles sensation, the dynamic duo of Gicquel and Delrue, have officially clinched their spot in the … Read more
Gicquel’s Paris Bronze: A Game-Changer for Badminton’s Future? Paris, France – The roar of the crowd in Paris has faded, but the echo of Thom Gicquel’s historic bronze medal at the World Championships is still resonating. More than a month removed from the electrifying atmosphere of the French capital, the 25-year-old French badminton star is … Read more
Badminton’s Thunderous Smashes: Unpacking the science Behind the Speed Badminton isn’t just a backyard pastime; it’s a high-octane sport where shuttlecocks can rocket across the net at speeds exceeding 300 miles per hour. For the uninitiated, the sheer velocity of a smash can be astonishing. But what separates a casual hit from a game-ending missile? … Read more