2025 Belgian Badminton Championships: A Celebration of Masters and Domestique

June 1, 2025

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Sabine Devooght: Queen of the Courts

Sabine Devooght stole the show at the 2025 Belgian Badminton Championships, winning three gold medals and cementing her status as a true champion. The +35 women’s singles final against Kristien Smets was a thriller, with both players showcasing their skill and determination.

Devooght crossed the light sabers with Kristien Smets… changing opportunities, a missed match point…

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Devooght also claimed gold in the women’s doubles with Nele Vervloet, and in the mixed doubles with her ‘superman’ who can literally be taken in that way, raising the bar for future competitions.

Freddy Gaspard: Vice-European Champion Shines in +35 Men’s Singles

The +35 men’s singles final between Freddy Gaspard and Valentin C. was another highlight of the tournament. Despite being the favorite, Gaspard faced a tough challenge from C., who pushed him to the limit. In the end, Gaspard’s experience and strength proved too much for C.

Jean-François Jacobs: Timeless Talent Dominates +45 and +50 Men’s Singles

Jean-François Jacobs proved that age is just a number, dominating both the +45 and +50 men’s singles categories. The Walloon giant brushed aside competition with his technical prowess and tactical brilliance, culminating in matches against fellow heavyweights like Daan de Smet and Yves ‘Fonne’ Van Kerckhoven. In the +45 final, Jacobs faced Daan ‘The Wetterse Wervelwind’ De Smet, with both legends putting on a show for the ages.

Can a career get a nicer organ point than with an eclatant Belgian title? Not in my booklet…

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Jacobs’ dominance continued in the +50 category, where he faced anotherlegend, Luigi Dalli Cardillo, en route to his second title in the tournament. The final against Saito and Laura Venneri was a masterclass, with Jacobs displaying his trademark precision and power.

Marleen Loos: A Force to Be Reckoned With in +55 and +60 Women’s Singles

Marleen Loos was on fire at the championships, winning gold in both the +55 and +60 women’s singles. The ‘gingerbread-hearted’ badmintonster faced tough competition from the likes of Ann Van Acker and Sabine Boeyden but remained undefeated throughout the tournament. Her performance was a testament to her skill, determination, and never-say-die attitude.

Benny van Peer: Ageless Virtuoso in +65 Men’s Singles

Benny van Peer proved that age is just a number, winning gold in the +65 men’s singles without dropping a game. The 65-year-old stormed through the competition, leaving competitors like Daniel ‘Danny’ Hoefkens in his wake. Van Peer’s dominance continued in the doubles, where he won a second gold medal with Willem Verlinden.

Respect, Tradition, and Celebration

The 2025 Belgian Badminton Championships were a celebration of the sport’s tradition, the athletes’ skill, and their unwavering determination. The BK senior championships were a testament to the power of sport to inspire, to bring people together, and to create lasting memories.