23 oct. 2026
3 questions to Hélène GUILLUY
Today, at the Yonex IFB 2026, let’s head to the set! Hélène GUILLUY, assistant on set, tells us how she prepares, well before the first shuttlecock, impeccable fields for the best players in the world.
"Plateau assistant": what is your position about?
«Assistant plateau, it is to make sure that the material conditions are met so that the competition goes as well as possible!»
You arrive before everyone else so that the fields are perfect for the players. What satisfaction do you get from it when the event goes smoothly?
« It’s particularly satisfying to see that the technical officials, players and volunteers can work together to make sure the competition goes as smoothly as possible from a coordination point of view. »
What is your favorite moment in the week of Yonex IFB?
«When the first match is launched! It means that we had a huge amount of preparatory work and now, we have to make sure that everything can continue to go smoothly. So the preparations are three days of intense, hidden work, but it’s essential!»
