Alex Lanier becomes first Frenchman to win badminton world title
Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka to claim gold in New Delhi. Moments earlier, French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue won mixed doubles, also winning France's first-ever world championship title in the sport.
On Saturday, Alex Lanier made history as the first men's singles world champion from France, defeating Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the final at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. As the world number 10 player, Lanier's victory was matched by France's success in the mixed doubles, with Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue clinching gold against China's Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping.
Lanier's dominant performance throughout the tournament, including a win over women's doubles finalists Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee, showcased his exceptional skills as a badminton player.
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