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Canada’s Victor Lai Wins Second World Badminton Bronze Medal
Lanier rallied past Victor Lai 16-21, 21-13, 21-14, while Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also reached a final for France.
- On Aug 22, Alex Lanier became France's first men's singles finalist at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, securing his spot after a comeback victory at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
- Lanier overcame seventh-ranked Victor Lai of Canada 16-21, 21-13, 21-14, rallying after dropping the opening game to level the match before dominating the decisive set.
- French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also reached their first BWF World Championships mixed doubles final, defeating second-ranked Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin of China 19-21, 21-13, 21-11.
- Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi will pursue a record fourth world title on Aug 23, while top-ranked Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning of China face Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee of South Korea in women's doubles.
- Both losing semi-finalists, including Lai, receive bronze medals in the absence of a third-place play-off, marking a historic day as France secures two finals at the world championships.
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The world number 10, Alex Lanier, entered the history of badminton on Saturday, August 22, qualifying for the single gentlemen's final after his victory over Canadian Victor Lai (7th).
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