The Shuttlesquad - or should we say Medalsquad - reunites for a quick one between league final matches and training sessions. Christo Popov, Kirsty Gilmour and Marvin Seidel take us through their historic week in Huelva, sharing insights into their winning moments and what it all meant. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to not miss any news! New episodes every two weeks!#badminton #shuttlesquad #podcast

Another live episode, this time at the European Championships 2026 in Huelva.

Kirsty, Christo, Marvin and Thommy come together to discuss a variety of interesting badminton topics:

- EC prep

- conditions in Huelva

- how Marvin is already in the quarterfinal before Kirsty and Christo played a single match

- a deep dive into Christo's training and why it will make doubles players angry

- how Marvin improved his smash in just a few days

- assault bikes and isometric calf strength

+ we have a living mic stand, can it get any better?

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New episodes every two weeks!

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Christo reflects on the biggest moment of his career so far — winning the BWF World Tour Finals — and what it really felt like behind the scenes. From surviving a mentally exhausting week of back-to-back battles to dealing with rising expectations in France, he shares how life has changed since that breakthrough.The episode also dives into France’s historic team victory over Denmark, the reality of managing fatigue on the world tour, and why sometimes skipping tournaments is the smartest decision for long-term performance.Kirsty gives an honest update on her injury recovery and preparation for the European Championships, while both players look ahead to the upcoming tournament — discussing tough draws, unpredictable results, and why Europeans always deliver surprises.Plus: Thommy got married 💍New episodes every two weeks.

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