The YONEX Belgian International 2026 concluded in Nieuwpoort with Danish players securing three titles to add to the two from Scotland. Jeppe Sby/Sofie Rjkjr defeated France Natan Begga/Elsa Jacob 21-18 21-13 to retain the mixed doubles crown, a year which has also seen them win Denmark Challenge and Luxembourg Open titles. Karan Rajan Rajarajan rallied after losing the opener to third seed Joakim Oldorff 22-20 in the decider to claim his first International Challenge title having taken down several higher ranked players during the week. 

Kirsty Gilmour celebrated her return to the Belgian International after over a decade absence, by lifting the women's singles title following her victory over third seed Wen Yu Zhang 21-16 21-15 in the final. 

The women's doubles title was won by the duo of Amalie Cecilie Kudsk/Simona Pilgaard who have been partnering together since June, through to their first title together as a pair in 21-16 21-19 win over Hsin Tung Chen/Yu-Hsi Chen. And the men's doubles title was won by top seeds Christopher and Matthew Grimley, beating Robert Nebel/Jeppe Sby 21-18 21-12. You can find full results here, and rewatch all the matches on Badminton Europe.tv. The RSL Lithuanian International (Future Series) runs until Sunday before the European Circuit moves on to the Polish International 2026 presented by YONEX from Wednesday 16 September, streaming live on Badminton Europe.tv.

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