The European Universities Badminton Championship Madrid 2025 came to a close with a moving and vibrant closing ceremony held at the Polideportivo Rey Felipe VI, hosted by Camilo José Cela University and the Spanish National Sports Council.

In a heartfelt and festive atmosphere, this event marked the 200th European Universities Championship in EUSA's history.

Teams from 19 universities and 15 participating countries (Germany, Austria, France, Croatia, Ukraine, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Spain) were officially bid farewell, each proudly representing their academic institution and marching by their nataional flags.

The ceremony was attended by several distinguished figures from the academic and sporting worlds. Opening speeches were delivered by: Alberto Oro, representative of Camilo José Cela University; Sven Serré, President of Badminton Europe; and Bruno Barrascosa, EUSA Vice-President and Chair of the event.
Other prominent institutional representatives in attendance included: Andoni Azurmendi, President of the Spanish Badminton Federation; Aitor Canibe, Deputy General Director for Sports Promotion and Innovation (CSD); José Luis Lesma, OC Sports Director; Ernesto Baschwitz, President of the Madrid Badminton Federation; Jozef Kuprivec, EUSA Technical Delegate for Badminton; and Marta Fernández, Head of the University Sports Unit.

The event also featured a musical performance that brought energy and elegance to the celebration. The closing speeches emphasised the values that university sports represent: commitment, effort, respect, international friendship, and personal development. It was a week of high-level competition and an inspiring gathering that reflected the true spirit of European university sport.

In the men's doubles competition, the gold, silver and bronze went to:

1º Aymeric Torres & Nicolas Hoareau – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
2º Gabin Bertapelle & Jean Bernard Alex Bongout – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3º Lukasz Cimosz & Marcin Nowak – Gdansk University (POL)
3º Ben Simon Gatzsche & Philip Bussler – University of Bonn (GER)

The first three winning places on the podium of the women's doubles competition were taken by:

1º  Zhou Meng & Yiyi Tao – University of Nottingham (GBR)
2º  Maria Stoliarenko & Lilou Schaffner – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3º  Ulyana Volskaya & Anastasiya Khomich – Gdansk University of Technology (POL)
3º  Mariia Koriahina & Polina Tkach – Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)

The final standings in the Mixed Doubles competition were:

1º Aymeric Torres & Lilou Schaffner – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
2º Nicolas Hoareau & Maria Stoliarenko – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3º Nikita Yeromenko & Mariia Koriahina – Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)
3º Jacob Weekes & Susanna Ogden – University of Nottingham (GBR)

In the men's singles competition, the medals were won by:

1º Shashwat Dalal – University of Nottingham (GBR)
2º Jean Bernard Alex Bongout – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3º Lukasz Cimosz – Gdansk University (POL)
3° Berkay Cicen – Uludag University (TUR)

In the women's singles competition, the medals went into the hands of:

1º Zhou Meng – University of Nottingham (GBR)
2º Mariia Koriahina – Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)
3º Vo-Kelly Banchonpanith – University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3º Marie Cesari – University of Strasbourg (FRA)

In the team competition, the first three winning positions were taken by:

1º University of Strasbourg (FRA)
2° Gdansk University of Technology (POL)
3° University of Nottingham (GBR)

This championship has been a true celebration of university sport, reinforcing cooperation among European institutions, showcasing young athletic talent and true passion for the sport.
Congratulations to all the badminton student-athletes, and may these values continue to flourish within each participant's heart.

The next EUC Badminton will take place in Strasbourg, France, in 2027, a handover sealed by the handing over of the EUSA flag from the Spanish organisers to representatives of the French organising committee.

More info and photos Madrid 2025 on the official website of the event: badminton2025.eusa.eu