BC Dijon Relegated to Nationale 3 After Dismal Season
DIJON, France – BC Dijon will compete in Nationale 3 next season following a winless defeat against Kembs, sealing their relegation from nationale 2. The badminton club is also facing a major roster overhaul with the departure of nearly the entire team.
Dominant Kembs Defeats BC Dijon 8-0
BC Dijon was defeated 8-0 by a resolute Kembs team, which secured its top spot in the league and qualification for the Nationale 1 promotion playoffs. The loss confirmed Dijon’s relegation after a challenging season.
Challenging Group Stage Doomed Dijon’s Chances
After unexpectedly finishing third in their Nationale 2 debut in the 2023-2024 season, BC Dijon encountered a significantly stronger group, predominantly composed of Grand Est teams.
“We anticipated a arduous task, facing opponents with players ranked in the French top 20. We narrowly lost the first five matches, often unable to field our strongest team. Our goal of staying up quickly vanished,but I still gained valuable experiences this season,” said outgoing President Vincent Boria.
Exodus of Players Follows Relegation; Ferrier to Scale Back
The relegation triggers the departure of key players including Thomas Vadot, Korneel Mas and Mael Duvant. Captain Charline Dewulf and Alice Boudier are also expected to leave the club.
Julie Ferrier, a former national prospect, plans a gradual retirement from competitive badminton at the age of 25. “As I start my physiotherapy career this summer, I won’t be able to train as before. I’m still available to play some matches next season,” she stated.
The team for the 2025-2026 season will primarily consist of players from the reserve team, with no new signings planned.
Match Results: BC Dijon vs. Kembs
- Men’s Singles: Bertapelle (Kembs) def. Duvant 21-16, 21-13; Bongout (Kembs) def. Vadot 21-6, 21-11.
- Women’s Singles: mirza (Kembs) def. Ferrier 21-11, 21-7; Laurent (Kembs) def. Dewulf 21-14, 21-8.
- Men’s doubles: Bertapelle/Hidayat (Kembs) def. Jude/Mas 21-13, 21-18.
- Women’s Doubles: Laurent/Leprince (Kembs) def. Boudier/Ferrier 21-19, 17-21, 21-12.
- Mixed Doubles: Bongout/Hess (Kembs) def. Mas/Boudier 21-15, 21-18; Hidayat/Weider (Kembs) def. Jude/Dewulf 21-10, 22-20.
Nationale 2 Final Standings
- Kembs - 43 points
- Val De Morteau – 42 points
- village-Neuf – 33 points
- ASPTT Strasbourg 2 – 32 points
- Metz – 27 points
- BC Dijon – 16 points
What factors contributed to BC Dijon’s relegation from Nationale 2 this season?
BC Dijon Relegated to Nationale 3 After Dismal Season
DIJON, France – BC Dijon will compete in Nationale 3 next season following a winless defeat against Kembs, sealing their relegation from nationale 2. The badminton club is also facing a major roster overhaul with the departure of nearly the entire team.
Dominant Kembs Defeats BC Dijon 8-0
BC Dijon was defeated 8-0 by a resolute Kembs team, which secured its top spot in the league and qualification for the Nationale 1 promotion playoffs. The loss confirmed Dijon’s relegation after a challenging season.
Challenging Group Stage Doomed Dijon’s Chances
After unexpectedly finishing third in their nationale 2 debut in the 2023-2024 season, BC Dijon encountered a substantially stronger group, predominantly composed of Grand Est teams.
“We anticipated a arduous task, facing opponents with players ranked in the french top 20. We narrowly lost the first five matches, often unable to field our strongest team. Our goal of staying up quickly vanished,but I still gained valuable experiences this season,” said outgoing President Vincent Boria.
Exodus of Players Follows Relegation; Ferrier to Scale Back
The relegation triggers the departure of key players including Thomas Vadot,Korneel Mas and Mael Duvant. Captain Charline Dewulf and Alice Boudier are also expected to leave the club.
Julie Ferrier, a former national prospect, plans a gradual retirement from competitive badminton at the age of 25. “As I start my physiotherapy career this summer, I won’t be able to train as before. I’m still available to play some matches next season,” she stated.
The team for the 2025-2026 season will primarily consist of players from the reserve team, with no new signings planned.
Match results: BC Dijon vs. Kembs
- Men’s Singles: Bertapelle (Kembs) def. Duvant 21-16, 21-13; Bongout (Kembs) def. Vadot 21-6, 21-11.
- Women’s Singles: mirza (Kembs) def. Ferrier 21-11,21-7; Laurent (Kembs) def. Dewulf 21-14, 21-8.
- Men’s doubles: Bertapelle/Hidayat (Kembs) def. Jude/Mas 21-13, 21-18.
- Women’s doubles: Laurent/Leprince (Kembs) def. Boudier/Ferrier 21-19, 17-21, 21-12.
- Mixed Doubles: bongout/Hess (Kembs) def. Mas/Boudier 21-15, 21-18; Hidayat/weider (Kembs) def. Jude/Dewulf 21-10, 22-20.
Nationale 2 Final Standings
- Kembs - 43 points
- Val De Morteau – 42 points
- village-Neuf – 33 points
- ASPTT Strasbourg 2 – 32 points
- Metz – 27 points
- BC Dijon – 16 points
BC Dijon Relegation: Q&A
What does “Nationale 2” and “Nationale 3” mean in badminton?
These are French badminton league divisions.Nationale 2 is the second-highest level, and Nationale 3 is the third. Think of it like the difference between the English Premier League (Nationale 1) and lower divisions.
Why did BC Dijon struggle this season?
A tougher group of teams, frequently enough facing opponents with top-ranked French players, and the inability to field their strongest team consistently contributed to their poor performance.
Who are the key players leaving BC Dijon?
Thomas Vadot, Korneel Mas, Mael Duvant, Charline Dewulf (captain), and Alice Boudier are departing.
What’s the future for Julie Ferrier?
Julie Ferrier, a former national prospect, is scaling back her competitive badminton due to her physiotherapy career. She plans to play some matches next season.
What happens to BC dijon next season?
The team will be rebuilt primarily with players from the reserve team, with no new signings planned for the 2025-2026 season.
Where can I learn more about French badminton?
Check the Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBaD) website for official results, rankings, and news. You can also search for local badminton clubs to get involved!
The road back to Nationale 2 will be challenging for BC Dijon, but with a focus on developing young talent, they can aim for a swift return. Only time will tell if they will be successful.
