Saint-brieuc National Badminton Tournament Sees Fierce Competition and Emerging Champions
SAINT-BRIEUC, France – The Griffon Saint-Brieuc National Tournament concluded with thrilling matches and standout performances across all divisions. Players from various clubs showcased their skills in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, highlighting the depth of talent in French badminton.
Bellot and gautier Shine, Adding to Saint-Jacques‘ Success
Martin Bellot, representing Saint-Jacques, made a strong return to Saint-Brieuc, nearly achieving a clean sweep. While he fell short in the S1 singles final against Raphaël Chenu (FIB) in two sets (21-17, 21-12), Bellot rebounded impressively in the S1 menS doubles. Teaming up with Victor Reichert, they secured a victory against De Groote and bodin (FIB) with a score of 21-19, 13-21, 21-18.
Bellot’s club partner, emma Gautier, also celebrated success, winning the S1 women’s doubles title alongside Louanne Turpin, defeating Verron and Heude (FIB).
Following their wins, both Bellot and Gautier are set to compete in tournaments on La Réunion, including the French University Championships.
Tertre Claims Victory in S3 Doubles
Hugo Tertre, partnered with Léo jouan, triumphed in the S3 men’s doubles category.
Griffon Tournament draws strong Field
the third edition of the Griffon national Tournament saw a notable participation of 30 players from FIB, contributing to the high level of competition.
Tournament Results
Singles
- men’s S1: R. Chenu (FIB) def. M. Bellot (Saint-Jacques)
- Men’s S4: V. Le Gallois (US Vernoise) def. G. Métairie (le Rheu)
- Men’s S6: A. Montagné (Trégueux) def. E. Cougibet (Cesson-Sévigné)
- Men’s S7: E. Dupuy (Bourges) def. J. Pastort (Coulaines)
Doubles
- Men’s S1: Bellot – Reichert (Saint-Jacques) def. De Groote – Bodin (FIB)
- Men’s S2: Fournier – Guirvach (Plérin) def. Fontenau – Rullier (Saint-Martin)
- Men’s S3: Jouan – Tertre (Trégueux) def. Delaunay – Ouahmane (Au Grez du bad)
- Men’s S4: Legros – Riffart (Plérin) def. Gendrot – Besson (US Vernoise)
- Women’s S1: Gautier – Turpin (saint-Jacques) def. Verron – Heude (FIB)
- Women’s S2: Hure – Depagne (Saint-Brieuc) def. L. Berthelot – O. Berthelot (Saint-Jacques)
- Women’s S4: Mignon – Jacob (Les Sternes) def.Pellerin – Le Page (Lamballe)
Mixed Doubles
- S1: Justin – casier (Guichen) def. Bodin – Villard (FIB)
- S2: Ciroux – Virai (Arnage) def. Pavie – Dupont (FIB)
- S3: Rospabe – Lefauconnier (Trégueux) def. Tertre – Vigilant (Trégueux)
- S4: lhomme – Le Clainche (Kemperle) def. Delaunay – Blandel (Ponts de Cé)
- S5: ledroit – Quinchard (Au Grez du Bad) def. Chambaud - Sorin (Nantes)
- S6: Bordeau – Ouahmane (Au Grez du bad) def.Goubet – Robino (Saint-brieuc)
Beyond Martin Bellot and Emma Gautier, were there any other players who showed significant promise during the tournament?
Saint-Brieuc National Badminton Tournament: Your Questions Answered
The Griffon Saint-Brieuc national Tournament was a showcase of French badminton talent. Here’s a breakdown to answer your burning questions:
Q&A
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What is the Griffon Saint-Brieuc National Tournament?
This is a badminton tournament held in Saint-Brieuc, France, featuring players from various clubs across the country. This edition, the third, saw strong participation and intense competition.
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Who were the standout performers?
Martin Bellot and Emma Gautier of Saint-Jacques shone brightly. Bellot reached the S1 singles final and won the S1 men’s doubles.Gautier won the S1 women’s doubles title. Hugo Tertre, with Léo Jouan, took the S3 men’s doubles title.
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What do “S1,” “S2,” etc., mean in the results?
These likely indicate different skill levels or categories within the tournament, allowing players of similar abilities to compete against each other. The specific criteria for each level aren’t detailed in the article, but it’s a standard way to ensure fair competition.
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What clubs were represented?
Players came from clubs like Saint-Jacques, FIB, US Vernoise, Trégueux, Le Rheu, Cesson-Sévigné, Bourges, Coulaines, Plérin, Saint-Martin, Au Grez du Bad, Guichen, Arnage, Kemperle, Ponts de Cé, Nantes, and Les Sternes.
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Where will Bellot and gautier compete next?
They are scheduled to participate in tournaments on La Réunion, including the french University Championships.
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What’s the key to success in badminton tournaments?
A mix of skill, strategy, and mental fortitude. Physical fitness is crucial, but so is the ability to adapt to your opponent’s style and make quick decisions. Hours of practice, along with the ability to stay calm under pressure, are essential.
The Saint-Brieuc National tournament highlighted the exciting world of badminton. Want to learn more about badminton events? Check out the BWF website for information on tournaments at all levels [[1](https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/events/)]!