Friday, 6 Dec 2024

BWF News

Three out of four seeded pairs in the men’s doubles play today for a spot in the final at the European Games. The top seeds, Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, had an intense quarterfinal match against France’s Ronan Labar and Thom Gicquel, which they won with a score of 23-21, 20-22, 21-17. Astrup commented on the challenging game, saying, “It could have gone either way today. They played a great game and made it very difficult for us. We tried our best, and I am very happy that we pulled through after a tough day.”

Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov, the silver medallists from Baku 2015, also secured their spot in the final by defeating Alex Vlaar and Dimitar Yanakiev from Bulgaria with a score of 21-15, 21-18. Ivanov mentioned the difficulties they faced, stating, “It was a very difficult arena for us today. The shuttles were fast, and the Bulgarians played very well.” Sozonov added, “It was hard to get control on the net, and our soft play was not good because we did not have control of the shuttle.”

Second seeds Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge won their match against the Finnish pair Anton Kaisti and Oskari Larkimo in straight games. Reflecting on their performance, Jelle Maas said, “We played amazing. It is hard to describe what we felt on the court.” Additionally, Jelle Maas and Robin Tabeling knocked out German fourth seeds Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel with a score of 16-21, 21-17, 21-18.

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In a surprising turn of events, Felix Burestedt from Sweden defeated the current holder of the men’s singles title, Pablo Abian, with a score of 21-14, 11-21, 23-21. Burestedt expressed his happiness with the win, saying, “This is a new experience for me, and I am very happy that I managed to take the win.” Burestedt will now face Raul Must from Estonia in the quarterfinals and has his sights set even higher.

In the women’s singles, Denmark’s top two seeds, Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt and Mia Blichfeldt, both advanced to the quarterfinals.

For full results and more information, please visit Carnegiecentre. Stay tuned for live coverage on the Olympic Channel.

FAQs

  • What are the European Games?
    The European Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from all over Europe competing in various sports.

  • Who are the top seeds in the men’s doubles?
    The top seeds in the men’s doubles are Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.

  • How did Felix Burestedt perform in the tournament?
    Felix Burestedt delivered a surprising victory by defeating the current holder of the men’s singles title, Pablo Abian.

Conclusion

The European Games continue to provide thrilling badminton matches, with top-seeded pairs competing for a place in the final. With intense battles and surprising upsets, the tournament showcases the skill and determination of these talented athletes. Stay updated with the latest results and live coverage on the Carnegiecentre website.