Christo Popov
Seven hours before the start of the 2026 Thomas Cup final, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) released a statement to clarify the update on the line-up for the Thomas Cup final.
The Thomas Cup semi-final was contested between France and India. After a fierce battle, France swept India 3-0 to advance to the final, relying on the outstanding performances of their three singles players — Toma Junior Popov, Christo Popov and Alex Lanier.
From February 24 to March 1, 2026, the German Badminton Open will officially kick off in Mülheim, Germany.
In a focal men’s singles Round of 16 match at the 2025 BWF World Championships, Shi Yuqi faced French local player Christo Popov.
The 2024 Malaysia Badminton Open is scheduled to begin on January 9. As the host player, Lee Zii Jia is diligently preparing to compete and aims to se