A sensational display from France saw them hammer India 3-0 as Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and Toma Popov raced to straight ...

Dec 20 (Reuters) - Christo Popov became the first French player to reach the title match at the World Tour Finals where he faces world champion Shi Yuqi on Sunday, while Paris Olympics gold medallist ...

France pulled off a rare achievement by shocking Indonesia to reach the Thomas Cup Finals top-eight knockout stage.

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Ayush Shetty's defeat against Christo Popov puts India behind France in the Thomas Cup semifinal, highlighting the challenges ahead for the Indian badminton team. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points ...

HUELVA, Spain — Christo Popov will play his elder brother Toma Junior Popov in the European badminton championships semifinals after both advanced from Friday's quarterfinals. The Bulgaria-born ...

India trailed France 0-1 in the Thomas Cup 2026 semifinals in Horsens, Denmark, on Saturday after Ayush Shetty lost to Christo Popov in straight games in the first singles match. With Lakshya Sen ...