Elan Chalon has received a significant blow as their captain, Lionel Gaudoux, sustained a hand injury over the weekend. This setback will sideline the team’s forward for a minimum of six weeks.
The timing of Gaudoux’s injury is particularly inconvenient with the Betclic Élite playoffs about to commence. If Elan Chalon is eliminated in the first round, the French international may not be able to return to the court this season. This is a considerable loss, as Gaudoux was reportedly in the best form of his career, finishing the 2025/26 season with averages of 11.3 points and 5 rebounds in Betclic Élite.
