Antonin Landreau won the 2026 National B tournament in Thouars on Sunday, defeating Mathieu Bahuaud in the final.
The National B table tennis tournament held in Thouars reached its conclusion on Sunday, with Antonin Landreau emerging as the victor. In a closely contested final, Landreau overcame Mathieu Bahuaud, who was appearing in the title match for the second consecutive year.
Bahuaud had already reached the final in the previous edition, where he finished as the runner-up. This year, he once again battled his way through the draw to earn another shot at the trophy, but Landreau proved too strong on the day and denied him a first title in this event.
For Landreau, the victory represents a significant achievement on the national circuit. The tournament, classified as National B, attracts a competitive field of players from across the country, and winning it requires consistency and composure across multiple rounds.
The event in Thouars has established itself as a regular stop on the French table tennis calendar, offering players valuable ranking points and match practice. Sunday's final capped a weekend of intense play, with spectators treated to a high standard of table tennis from the opening matches through to the decisive encounter.
Landreau's triumph adds his name to the list of winners of the Thouars tournament, while Bahuaud will be left to reflect on another narrow miss. The 2026 edition will be remembered for the quality of its final and the strong performances delivered by both finalists throughout the competition.
Bahuaud had already reached the final in the previous edition, where he finished as the runner-up. This year, he once again battled his way through the draw to earn another shot at the trophy, but Landreau proved too strong on the day and denied him a first title in this event.
For Landreau, the victory represents a significant achievement on the national circuit. The tournament, classified as National B, attracts a competitive field of players from across the country, and winning it requires consistency and composure across multiple rounds.
The event in Thouars has established itself as a regular stop on the French table tennis calendar, offering players valuable ranking points and match practice. Sunday's final capped a weekend of intense play, with spectators treated to a high standard of table tennis from the opening matches through to the decisive encounter.
Landreau's triumph adds his name to the list of winners of the Thouars tournament, while Bahuaud will be left to reflect on another narrow miss. The 2026 edition will be remembered for the quality of its final and the strong performances delivered by both finalists throughout the competition.
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Source: Ouest-France