Gicquel-Delrue win France's first badminton world title in New Delhi
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 5 Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue made history as France captured their first-ever World Championships gold medal after defeating top seeds Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping in New Delhi on Sunday.
In New Delhi, world No. 5 Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue achieved a historic milestone by winning France's first-ever World Championships gold medal in badminton. The French duo triumphed over top seeds Feng Yan and Huang Dong Ping in a mixed doubles final, defeating their opponents 22-20, 19-21, 21-15. This victory marked Europe's first world title in a paired event since 2009, when Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter-Juhl secured the title in India.
Gicquel and Delrue showcased tactical prowess throughout the match, neutralizing Dong Ping's net presence and employing effective flick serves against Yan Zhe, including a crucial one on match point. Delrue expressed her emotions, stating that it was an amazing moment to win France's first world title and to hear the national anthem for the first time.
Gicquel added that it was hard to believe that such a feat could happen when they were 10 years old, emphasizing the significance of this achievement for French badminton.
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