Breaking Barriers in Brittany: Inclusive Archery in Laillé Bridges Olympic and Paralympic Worlds In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, a small town is making a significant statement about the power of adaptive sports. The pursuit of inclusive archery in Laillé reached a new milestone on Wednesday, April 1, as the local community gathered to celebrate a … Read more
Inclusive Archery in Laillé: Bridging Gaps Through Sport In the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, France, the sport of archery is proving to be a powerful tool for social cohesion. The Archers de Laillé club recently hosted a specialized day of inclusive archery in Laillé, designed to emphasize sharing and accessibility within the community. The event, held … Read more
Thom Gicquel: The Driving Force Behind France’s Mixed Doubles Ascent In the high-velocity world of international badminton, few partnerships have mirrored the steady, clinical rise of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue. As of April 2026, Gicquel remains a cornerstone of French badminton, maintaining a formidable presence in the BWF world rankings and cementing his status … Read more
Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, France – The Badminton Mulsanne-Arnage team is preparing for a challenging match this Saturday, March 28th, against the undefeated league leaders, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, in a crucial National 3 (N3) badminton contest. While acknowledging their opponent’s strength, Mulsanne-Arnage is approaching the game without undue pressure, hoping to secure a defensive bonus point. The match represents a … Read more
Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, France – Mulsanne-Arnage Badminton (BAM) faces a challenging road match this Saturday against the top team in their pool, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande. The N3 badminton encounter is set for 13:30 local time, and while BAM enters the contest without pressure, they acknowledge the significant challenge ahead. “They are by far the favorites, even though we managed … Read more
ORLÉANS, France – Alex Lanier reaffirmed his status as a rising star in badminton, successfully defending his title at the 2026 Orléans Masters on Sunday. The 21-year-old Frenchman defeated compatriot Toma Junior Popov in straight sets, 21-11, 21-13, to claim the Super 300 tournament crown. Lanier’s victory comes after a disappointing early exit at the … Read more
Orléans, France – Alex Lanier reaffirmed his status as a leading force in men’s singles badminton, successfully defending his title at the Orléans Masters on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The 21-year-old Frenchman delivered a commanding performance against compatriot Toma Junior Popov, securing victory in straight sets and solidifying France’s strong showing at the tournament. The … Read more
Orléans, France – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue secured the mixed doubles title at the 2026 Orléans Masters badminton tournament on Sunday, March 22nd, defeating Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje in straight sets, 21-19, 21-13. The victory marks the second time the French pair have triumphed at this Super 300 event, having previously won … Read more
Orléans, France – Alex Lanier reaffirmed his dominance in French badminton, successfully defending his title at the Orleans Masters on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The 21-year-aged defeated fellow Frenchman Toma Junior Popov in straight sets (21-11, 21-13) to claim the Super 300 tournament crown for the second consecutive year. Lanier’s victory comes after a disappointing … Read more
Orléans, France – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France secured the mixed doubles title at the 2026 Orléans Masters Badminton tournament on Sunday, March 22nd, defeating Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje in straight sets. The victory marks another significant achievement for the French pair, currently ranked 5th in the world and underscores their … Read more