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Scottish Open 2016: A look back at how the home nations fared

20 October 2017

With the 2017 edition of the Scottish Open fast approaching, here’s a recap of some of the most thrilling British moments on court from last year’s tournament to whet the appetite.

Grimleys bow out in Indonesia

19 October 2017

Christopher and Matthew Grimley bowed out of the boys’ doubles at the World Junior Championships in Yogyakarta today.

Scottish Open National Coaching Conference Preview

18 October 2017

A short preview of what you can expect from the 2017 National Coaching Conference.

Christopher and Matthew Grimley into last-sixteen at World Juniors

18 October 2017

Christopher and Matthew Grimley are into the last-sixteen of boys' doubles.

Increasing Participation and Retaining Players Club Workshop Success

18 October 2017

Last night (17 Oct) the first BADMINTONscotland Club Workshop of the season was held at Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline, Fife.

Scotland’s doubles pairs in good form at World Junior Championships

17 October 2017

Scotland’s juniors enjoyed a successful second day at the Individual World Junior Championships in Yogyarta, Indonesia.

Taggarts Jaguar to get the Scottish Open Badminton Grand Prix motoring

17 October 2017

BADMINTONscotland today named Taggarts Jaguar, part of the Lookers family, as the Official Car Supplier to the 2017 Scottish Open Grand Prix.

Gold for Apiliga and Pringle in Denmark and for Chan and Stalker at Lilleshall

16 October 2017

There was success for Scotland’s next generation of stars over the weekend with players winning titles in Denmark and England.

Time running out on our early bird Scottish Open ticket offer

16 October 2017

TIME is running out for badminton fans who want to take advantage of the early bird ticket discount for the Scottish Open Grand Prix.

Scotland finish World Junior Team campaign with a win

13 October 2017

SCOTLAND’S juniors ended their World Team Championships campaign on a high note today with a 3-1 win over Macau at the Gor Amongrogo Stadium in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Merrilees pushes Vittinghus all the way in Holland

13 October 2017

Kieran Merrilees pushed Hans-Kristian Vittinghus all the way in their last-sixteen clash at the Yonex Dutch Open yesterday.

Lothian win Restricted Inter-Group

12 October 2017

Lothian came though as the most successful Group in both age categories, with Midland runners-up at Under-18, and West of Scotland at Under-15.

Scotland lose out to Canada at World Junior Championships

11 October 2017

Scotland today lost out to Canada in the first round of the play-off competition to determine the ranking positions for the teams placed 17-24 in the World Junior Mixed Team Championships.

Merrilees starts off strong in the Netherlands

11 October 2017

Kieran Merrilees got off to a strong start in the Dutch Open beating Karan Rajan Rajarajan in straight games.

Scotland demolish South Africa at World Junior Championships

10 October 2017

Scotland’s juniors carried on their good form in Indonesia today with a 3-0 defeat of South Africa at the World Junior Championships for the Suhandinata Cup.

Applications open for Russell Hogg Trust

10 October 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the Russell Hogg Trust for the year ending December 2017.

Scotland beat Bulgaria at World Junior Championships

9 October 2017

Scotland have beaten Bulgaria in their second match of the day at the World Junior Championships, currently being held in Indonesia.

Victory for Basia in the Northumberland Senior Silver

9 October 2017

Basia Grodynska overcame a number of opponents across two days at the Northumberland Senior Silver 2017 tournament last weekend to take the women's singles title.

Scotland names strong squad for Under 17 Europeans

9 October 2017

Scotland today named the squad which will contest the Under 17 European Championships, being held in Prague from 21-29 November 2017.

Toni misses out in Bulgaria

6 October 2017

Toni Woods went out on day one of the Babolat Bulgarian International, currently being held in Sofia.

Scottish Open ticket offer for affiliated clubs

4 October 2017

BADMINTONscotland is offering its affiliated clubs the chance to apply for complimentary season tickets for the Scottish Open Grand Prix

Line up for the best seat in the house

2 October 2017

Do you want to be in the thick of the action? Well, you won’t get a much better view than from the line judge’s chair. And if you fancy having the best seat in the house then you’re in luck, as the Badminton Scotland Court Officials Group have announced their next line judge training day.

Dunn and Hall Czech out at semi-final stage

1 October 2017

Alex Dunn and Adam Hall reached the semi-finals of the men’s doubles at the Li Ning Czech Open at the weekend.

Applications now being accepted

29 September 2017

Applications are now being accepted.

Double Success for Scottish Doubles in the Czech Open

29 September 2017

The second day of the Czech Open provided mixed fortunes for the Scottish players still competing in Brno. By the end of play, the Scottish contingent would be reduced to just 3 players represented across 2 disciplines.

LI-NING Czech Open 2017 gets underway

28 September 2017

The LI-NING Czech Open 2017 got underway yesterday at the City Sports Hall Vodova in Brno, Czech Republic. Scotland had representation on the first day of the tournament in all events, except for mixed doubles where action didn’t get underway until today.

Glasgow U13 / U17 Report

26 September 2017

After some very exciting matches over the weekend Anthony McGuire and Brooke Stalker emerged with 3 titles apiece. Although no one in the U17 age group won three titles, the titles were shared by only four players, each winning two.

2017/2018 SSBU Coaching Squad

26 September 2017

You are invited to apply to be a member of the above squad if you play competitive badminton and wish to increase your knowledge and improve your skills of the game.

Disappointment for Grimley twins in Belgium

24 September 2017

There was disappointment for Christopher and Matthew Grimley yesterday when they went out at the quarter-final stage of the boys' doubles at the Yonex Belgian Junior 2017.

Action gets underway in the YONEX Belgian Junior 2017

22 September 2017

There were a number of young Scottish stars on court as action got underway on the first day of the YONEX Belgian Junior 2017. The three-day event is being held in Herstal, Belgium from today until Sunday.

Gilmour goes down to World No. 10 in Japan

20 September 2017

What looked like a difficult draw for Kirsty Gilmour in the DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open proved just so, as World No. 10 Chen Yufei showed her class on the way to a straight-set victory.

Bag a bargain with our early bird Scottish Open ticket offer

19 September 2017

Only a few weeks have passed since the TOTAL BWF World Championships bade farewell to Glasgow, but attention has already turned towards the Scottish Open Grand Prix with early bird tickets now on sale.

The Inaugural Sport Connected Club Conference

19 September 2017

The first joint club conference between Scottish Archery and BADMINTONscotland took place on Saturday 16th September.

Scottish success in Milton Keynes

18 September 2017

There were several Scottish success stories at the U17 Milton Keynes Gold tournament, held on 16 & 17 September 2017.

Gold for Travers at World Senior Championships

18 September 2017

SCOTLAND’S Dan Travers collected another gold medal over the weekend, winning the 60+ men’s singles at the World Senior Championships in Cochin, India.

Enter the Lanarkshire Badminton Championships

15 September 2017

The inaugural Lanarkshire Championships will be held from 30 September to 1 October at Wishaw Sports Centre. Entries close on 18 September.

Ian becomes Perth & District Badminton Association Honorary President

15 September 2017

Ian Brown's immense contribution to badminton in Perth & District and far beyond, was recognised at this week's meeting of the Perth & District Badminton Association.

YONEX Belgian International round-up

14 September 2017

The Sportoase Leuven was the venue for the YONEX Belgian International 2017 as a small group of Scottish players took on an international field.

Bronze for Mary at the Japan Para-Badminton International 2017

13 September 2017

Mary Wilson takes bronze at the Japan Para-Badminton International

Disappointment for Kirsty in Korea

13 September 2017

KIRSTY GILMOUR’S return to competitive action ended in disappointment this morning when she was knocked out in the first round of the Victor Korea Open.

Scotland seeded for U17 European Championships

12 September 2017

SCOTLAND have been named as one of eight seeded nations for the Under 17 European Team Championships.

Black wins treble at Glasgow Under 15 Championships

12 September 2017

Title hat-trick for Jodie Black at U15 Glasgow Championships.

Yonex Slovak Open 2017 Report

7 September 2017

Scotland had representation in men's singles and men's doubles in the Yonex Slovak Open 2017. Read our summary report of the event here.

Young scots impress in U19 Irish Open

6 September 2017

Last weekend, a number of young scots made the short hop across the Irish Sea to challenge across all five events in the FZ FORZA Irish U19 Open 2017.

Multiple successes for U17 Scots in France

5 September 2017

While the eyes of the world were being drawn to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the TOTAL BWF Badminton World Championships, some young Scottish talent was lighting up the Babolat French U17 International.

Watch Glasgow 2017 on the BBC

28 August 2017

All court 1 matches from 22-27 November, as well as highlights of the TOTAL BWF World Championships, are still available on BBC iPlayer.

Viktorious Axelsen topples The Greatest

27 August 2017

History was made on finals day at the TOTAL BWF World Championships as Viktor Axelsen became the first European player to win men’s singles gold in 20 years.

Lin Dan one win away from sixth world title in Glasgow

26 August 2017

Lin Dan moved one step closer to a sixth world title after a dominant display in the TOTAL BWF World Championship semi-finals.

Bronze medal for Chris and Gabby at Glasgow 2017

26 August 2017

Facing Chinese pair Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen, the Adcocks were defeated 21-15 23-21 but will still leave Glasgow’s Emirates Arena with a bronze medal hanging from their necks.

Axelsen ensures European representation in world finals with dominant defeat of Chen Long

26 August 2017

Viktor Axelsen became the first European player to qualify for the men’s singles final at the TOTAL BWF World Championships in 16 years, with a straight-games victory over reigning champion Chen Long.

Okuhara defeats defending champion Marin to guarantee medal in Glasgow

25 August 2017

Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara has her sights firmly set on the gold medal after she caused the upset of the day at the TOTAL BWF World Championships, knocking out defending champion Carolina Marin.

Disappointment for Gilmour but Adcocks guaranteed a medal at Glasgow 2017

25 August 2017

There will be British representation on the podium of the TOTAL BWF World Championships after Chris and Gabby Adcock guaranteed at least mixed doubles bronze.

PHM scolarship founder Paul Morron visits the World Championships

25 August 2017

Ronnie Conway, Chairman of BADMINTONscotland, meets Paul Morron at the 2017 TOTAL World Championships at the Emirates Arena.

AHMAD AND NATSIR SEAL SEMI-FINAL SPOT IN GLASGOW

25 August 2017

Ahmad and Natsir, who won the world title in Guangzhou four years ago, defeated Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping in three games to ensure at least bronze at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena.

Tickets on sale for Scottish Open Grand Prix

25 August 2017

The TOTAL BWF World Championships is in full swing but BADMINTONscotland is already preparing for the next major event at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena as tickets for the Scottish Open Grand Prix go on sale today.

Chen Yufei shocks Yamaguchi as Lin Dan progresses to quarter-finals

24 August 2017

Chen Yufei laid claim to the biggest win of her nascent career after causing the surprise of the day at the TOTAL BWF World Championships.

Gilmour through to World Championships quarter finals

24 August 2017

An emotional Kirsty Gilmour savoured every second of her winning moment after she booked her place in the quarter-finals of the TOTAL BWF World Championships.

Marin mounts title defence in stunning fashion as Ahsan and Saputro produce shock win

23 August 2017

Carolina Marin’s defence of her TOTAL BWF World Championship crown got underway in perfect fashion with a convincing first win in Glasgow.

Gilmour puts on a show for home crowd as she sails into third round in Glasgow

23 August 2017

Making her first appearance of the championships having received a bye in the first round, Gilmour made light work of her match with India’s Rituparna Das, winning in straight games 21-16 21-13.

Lee Chong Wei suffers shock exit as Chen Long marches on

22 August 2017

France’s Brice Leverdez produced the shock of the day as Lee Chong Wei’s bid for a maiden TOTAL BWF World Championship title ended in dramatic circumstances in Glasgow.

Campbell and MacHugh off to a winning start at Glasgow 2017

22 August 2017

Campbell and MacHugh, ranked 54th in the world, needed just two sets to seal victory, recording a 21-13 21-18 success over their opponents in the first meeting between the two pairs.

Queen's Baton Relay welcomed at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2017

22 August 2017

The TOTAL BWF World Championships welcomed the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay to Glasgow’s Emirates Arena today as it arrived in Scotland ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia.

Leverdez produces stunning performance to down Lee Chong Wei

22 August 2017

Arms outstretched and racket tumbling to the floor, Brice Leverdez couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief as he sent Lee Chong Wei crashing out of the TOTAL BWF World Championships in the first round.

Ouseph headlines British success as Merrilees revels in surreal experience

21 August 2017

There was delight for England’s Raj Ouseph however, securing his place in the second round courtesy of victory over Adam Mendrek.

Lin Dan continues bid for sixth world title as Son Wan Ho also triumphs

21 August 2017

Lin Dan’s bid for a sixth TOTAL BWF World Championship crown is still alive, but he was forced to battle beyond a resurgent fightback from home hero Kieran Merrilees in Glasgow.

Merrilees produces performance to be proud of versus The Greatest

21 August 2017

Nerves pulsated through Kieran Merrilees’ veins as he took on Lin Dan - the Greatest Of All Time - in front of a home crowd at the TOTAL BWF World Championships, but it was a battling performance he can look back on with pride for years to come.

Lin Dan vs Lee Chong Wei: the final countdown?

21 August 2017

On the eve of yet another TOTAL BWF World Championships, Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei still remain tight-lipped over whether it will be their last.

BADMINTONscotland to launch new tartan prior to the World Championships

20 August 2017

BADMINTONscotland is delighted to announce the launch of a new tartan designed especially for the TOTAL BWF World Championships in Glasgow.

Gilmour ready to right the wrongs of Rio as Worlds come to home city

20 August 2017

This week, she will launch her World Championship campaign on familiar territory, the Emirates Arena being the stage for her Commonwealth silver medal win back in 2014.

Langridge hoping to celebrate Olympic bronze anniversary with success in Glasgow

19 August 2017

Exactly a year ago, Chris Langridge was in the midst of Rio celebrations, just days after winning Olympic bronze alongside men’s doubles partner Marcus Ellis.

Goosebumps for Gabby Adcock as she returns to scene of Commonwealth triumph

19 August 2017

On Tuesday, the pair - currently ranked fifth in the world – will start their TOTAL BWF World Championship campaign, having received a bye in the first round.

Merrilees relishing Lin Dan opportunity in front of home crowd

19 August 2017

Playing the Greatest Of All Time is not how he had expected his first round tie to fare at the TOTAL BWF World Championships, but that’s exactly what Merrilees will face come Monday.

Mixed doubles preview: can the Adcocks win gold again in Glasgow?

18 August 2017

The singles may command much of the attention at the TOTAL BWF World Championships, but it is the mixed doubles which could steal the show.

We’re going to give 7,000 youngsters a World-class start, says Anne Smillie

18 August 2017

WITH just two days to go until the start of the TOTAL BWF World Badminton Championships, BADMINTONscotland Chief Executive, Anne Smillie, has today explained how hosting a major global event presents a golden opportunity to develop the sport as never before.

Marin to defend her WS Champion title

17 August 2017

Carolina Marin is not feeling the pressure despite coming into the Total BWF World Championships as a two-time defending champion in the women’s singles.