ATHLETE INTERVIEW
We interviewed Thom GICQUEL and Delphine DELRUE, European Champions in mixed doubles badminton, who have qualified to play this summer and are counting on you to shake the walls of the adidas arena and turn their dreams into reality.
/ Published on 06.06.24 /
What does the adidas arena mean to you?
Thom: It represents a dream. I can't wait to play in Paris! There's a lot of anticipation and I hope great things happen there.
Delphine: It's the venue where the Olympic and Paralympic games will be held, so it's very important for me and for French badminton! The venue is absolutely amazing.
Have you been to the adidas arena before? If so, on what occasion?
Thom: We were lucky enough to have already played in this venue during the French Open Badminton Championships last March. We won two matches. The atmosphere was incredible. I was also lucky to see it in basketball configuration, it was amazing!
Delphine: Yes, we were able to try out the venue, it's really impressive. Everything is done to make the playing conditions perfect. I can't wait for this summer.
What kind of atmosphere are you expecting at the arena this summer?
Thom: I'm expecting an amazing atmosphere! It was already the case during the French Open Badminton Championships, but this time it will be full. Plus, there will be family and friends, so it's going to be great!
Delphine: We've already tasted the atmosphere last March and I'm sure this summer will be incredible. I really hope it will be full, but I have no doubt, and that the atmosphere will be crazy.