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French athletes secure major finals in Mediterranean Games and Badminton World Championships

French athletes have achieved significant success in international competitions. At the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, Nelly Peyré has secured a place in the women’s precision shooting final after defeating Tunisia’s Mouna Beji. Additionally, Yohan Cousin has qualified for the bronze medal match in the men’s competition following a high-scoring performance in the repechages.

In New Delhi, India, French badminton players have reached historic milestones at the World Championships. The mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue qualified for the final after defeating the world number two Chinese pair, Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin. Furthermore, 21-year-old Alex Lanier has reached the men’s singles final after defeating Canada’s Victor Lai, marking the first time a French man has reached a final in this competition.

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Alex Lanier · Delphine Delrue · France · Nelly Peyre · Thom Gicquel