French Duo Gicquel and Delrue Triumph at Orléans Masters Orléans, France – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have continued their impressive form, securing the mixed doubles title at the 2026 Orléans Masters badminton tournament on Sunday, March 22nd. The French pair, currently ranked 5th in the world, defeated Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje in … Read more
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
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
Saint-Dié Volley Team Accuses Coach of Sexist and Harmful Behavior SAINT-DIÉ, FRANCE – Players on the Saint-Dié women’s volleyball team, competing in France’s first division, have publicly denounced their coach, Emmanuel Dumortier, alleging a pattern of “vexatious, sexist, and dangerous” behavior. The accusations, released Thursday, include instances of explicit and sexually charged insults, prompting calls … 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
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
AIRE-SUR-LA-LYS, France – Rostrenen faces a significant challenge this Saturday, March 14, 2026, as they travel to Aire-sur-la-Lys for a crucial Top 12 badminton match. The contest, set to begin at 3:30 PM local time (1330 UTC), carries high stakes as Rostrenen aims to secure their position in the standings. Aire-sur-la-Lys, narrowly missing the playoffs … Read more
Nivillac, France – The Le Basse Vilaine badminton club, based in Nivillac, Morbihan, will host a charity badminton tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026, benefiting the association Embarquons avec Dydy. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while fostering a spirit of community through sport. The tournament, open to all skill … Read more