Badminton Club Gourinois Stuns Higher-Ranked Questembert in Cup Upset
The Badminton Club Gourinois (BCG) pulled off a stunning upset in the Morbihan Cup, defeating Questembert – a team competing three divisions above them – to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Underdog Story
Following their victory against RLP Pontivy in late January 2026, the BCG faced Questembert on Friday, September 20. Despite playing in D4 this season after a four-year hiatus from competition, the Gourin club demonstrated remarkable resilience, and skill.
Match Results
The match concluded with a decisive 5-2 victory for the BCG. The winning streak included victories in:
- Women’s Doubles
- Men’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Two Men’s Singles matches
The two women’s singles matches resulted in defeats.
“Questembert plays three divisions above us but in a match everything is possible”,
Pascale Hénaff, President of BCG
BCG President Pascale Hénaff’s confidence proved well-founded. “Questembert plays three divisions above us but in a match everything is possible”
, she stated before the match, accurately predicting the potential for an upset.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks a significant achievement for the Badminton Club Gourinois, propelling them into the quarter-finals of the competition. The team’s performance highlights the unpredictable nature of competitive badminton and the potential for underdogs to triumph.
FAQ
- What division does the BCG play in?
- The BCG currently plays in D4.
- What division does Questembert play in?
- Questembert plays in D1.
- When did the BCG last compete before this season?
- The BCG returned to competition after a four-year absence.
Stay tuned to 247sports.news for further updates on the Morbihan Cup and the Badminton Club Gourinois’ journey!