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At the upcoming European Team Championships in Istanbul (Turkey), from February 11 to 15, the French badminton team will strive to win the prestigious title that has eluded them since its inception in 2006. Among the team are two rising stars, Eloi Adam and Léo Rossi, from Chambly, who were selected for doubles after a close loss in the final of the French Championships against brothers Christo and Toma Junior Popov.
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Les Champions en Formation
The French team, bolstered by the exceptional performances of players like Alex Lanier, Arnaud Merklé, and Thom Gicquel, has already asserted their dominance as the favorites in the tournament. They showcased their prowess by securing victories in all their group matches against Germany, Sweden, and the host country, Turkey.
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Les Chamblysiens porte-drapeau de l’espoir
The duo from Chambly has already contributed significantly to their team’s success. Adam, paired with Gicquel, defeated the German duo of Dresp/Krax in a thrilling three-set match (21-14, 10-21, 21-16). The pair then united to overcome the Swedish duo of Borgstedt/Hansson (21-9, 18-21, 21-15) and, the following day, crushed the Turkish pair of Budak/Ozdemir (21-7, 21-6).
En route pour les demi-finales
The Blues will now face Sweden in the semi-finals on February 14. Before that, Denmark will have to overcome England to set up the much-anticipated final.
FAQ
- Q: Who are Eloi Adam and Léo Rossi?
Adam and Rossi are badminton players from Chambly who have been selected for the French team in the doubles event.
- Q: What is the European Team Championships?
The European Team Championships is an annual badminton event where European countries compete against each other to determine the best team.
Pro tip:
To support our French badminton heroes, follow the European Team Championships live on the Badminton Europe website or social media channels.
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