Ian Brown 1943-2024 Ian Brown commenced his badminton career in the Perth and District leagues in the 1960s. He never claimed to be a natural. When I asked him the highlight of his playing days, he told me that it was the day he met his wife Catherine, a mixed [...]
It was champions week in the DABA leagues. After a gap of 6 years Nomads are the T Duncan & Co Mixed Doubles First Division champions. They clinched the title with a 6-1 win v Roseangle, completing their season with a perfect 100% record. Nomads were 3-1 up after the [...]
By RJ Mitchell IT may be a daunting prospect to face the six-time European Champion, former Olympic, three-time World Champion and ex-World No.1 but Rachel Sugden says she can't wait for her match-up with Carolina Marin tomorrow. The Scottish champion will take to the court at the Saarlandhalle determined to [...]
This year’s Yonex East of Scotland Championships were held at the Oriam and Meadowbank Sports Centre on the first weekend in April. Tournament organisers were very pleased to have an extremely large entry in the tournament. There was a truly international feel to the tournament with players from China, Slovakia, [...]
Glenearn Badminton Club kicked off April by hosting the third John Grant Memorial Tournament, in memory of its former President, John Grant, who sadly passed away in 2020. John’s wife, Maureen, and son, Gary, attended to share in the memories of John, watch the action, and present the cup. The [...]
By RJ Mitchell FORMER Scotland international Eleanor O’Donnell is confident that the strong Scotland entry competing in the European Championships in Saarbrucken this week have real medal potential. Having competed in two previous European Championships herself Eleanor, who recently had to retire from the international squad due to illness, is [...]
Last month Laura Muir returned to the isle of Barra to coach the juniors and adults for 3 days in the main village, Castlebay. This was Laura's first visit since the pandemic. During her previous visit, Laura had discovered a vibrant, enthusiastic badminton community, which had surprised her for such [...]
CALLUM SMITH has made tomorrow’s first round of qualifying at the Malta International a must win match. The three-time Scottish Men’s singles champion is seeded No.2 and has drawn Hungary’s Adam Konczol in his opening foray at the Cottonera Sports Complex in Conspicua. With Smith at 419 in the [...]
By RJ Mitchell BY any standards the last few months have represented a bit of a rollercoaster ride for Lauren Middleton. From playing the starring role in the European Women’s Team Championship Qualifiers against Estonia where she clinched the decisive singles which booked a place in the finals there [...]
It's looking like a 1-2 for Nomads at the top of the T Duncan & Co Mixed League Division 1. Nomads 2 moved clear in 2nd place with a 5-2 win v NCR. They held a 2-1 lead after the level doubles, but the Cash levelled with a win [...]
