Canada’s Victor Lai Claims Second Straight Badminton Worlds Bronze
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The Caen native, on a memorable day for French badminton, emulated Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, who earlier became the first French players to reach a World Championship final, this time in mixed doubles, by defeating the Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 19-21, 21-13, 21-11 in the semifinals. Lanier will face either Taiwan's Chou Tienchen (world No. 6) or Japan's Kodai Naraoka (No. 11) for the title. Lacking energy, the 21-year-ol…
He did it! On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the young player from Caen (Calvados) Alex Lanier won his place in the finals of the New Delhi Badminton World Championships.
In search of a world first final, the Frenchman, world 9th, managed to overthrow the Canadian Victor Lai in three rounds (16-21, 21-13, 21-14).
Frenchman Alex Lanier qualified Saturday for the final of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi by beating the Canadian Victor Lai. A historic first for the simple tricolor gentlemen, obtained...
Canada’s Victor Lai claims second straight badminton worlds bronze
Canada's Victor Lai has proven that he isn't just a flash in the pan. The 21-year-old badminton star from Scarborough, Ont., locked up a bronze medal at the world championships on Saturday despite falling to France's Alex Lanier in the semifinals of the New Delhi tournament. Since there are no third-place games, both semifinal losers earn bronze. Lai beat Denmark's Rasmus Gemke in the quarterfinals to secure a spot on the podium. The Canadian al…
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