Gicquel/Delrue Secure Historic Gold for France

Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have made history by winning the Mixed Doubles title at the 2024 European Championships, marking the first-ever gold medal for France at the European Championships.


The pair has achieved significant milestones on the international stage, including a bronze medal at the 2019 European Games, a silver medal in 2023, and being runners-up at the last European Championships in Madrid. This year, their outstanding performance throughout the tournament culminated in a breakthrough gold medal. The second-seeded French duo defeated the top-seeded Danish pair, Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje, with a straight-sets victory of 21-16, 21-15.

Toma Junior Popov Defeats Viktor Axelsen in Stunning Upset

In an astonishing victory for France, Toma Junior Popov delivered a standout performance by defeating world number one Viktor Axelsen. In a thrilling three-game match, Popov secured his first win over Axelsen with scores of 19-21, 21-17, 21-9. This victory not only marks a significant achievement for Popov but also boosts his ranking on the road to Paris, allowing him to represent France in the Olympic Men’s Singles event, surpassing his brother, Christo Popov.

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