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It is with great sadness that Badminton Scotland note the passing of Ellen Howat.   Ellen was passionate about badminton and for many years served as the convenor of Midlands Badminton Group. She was also an active linejudge, officiating at local, national and international events.   Ellen’s other passion was [...]

There was a big clash in the T Duncan & Co Gents doubles Division 1 as the top two, Nomads and NCR clashed and it was reigning champions Nomads who were victorious with a 3-0 victory in an exciting tussle. Nomads started strongly winning the opening two games but it [...]

At last, after 10 years there is a new name on the Perth & District Badminton Association League Division 1 trophy, and it’s Forgandenny BC. Although a small village Forgandenny has produced a winning team able to compete against bigger clubs. Four members of the team were born & bred [...]

By RJ Mitchell ADAM HALL has revealed he has decided to end his Mixed Doubles badminton career. For six years Adam has partnered Julie MacPherson in what has been the dominant partnership in Scottish badminton with the duo winning four national titles with the first coming in 2019 and also [...]

GB Badminton is responsible for the participation of the Great Britain teams in international badminton events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. GB Badminton brings together all four Home Nations and has appointed Badminton England as the Lead Home Nation until March 2025. The Lead Home Nation takes responsibility for [...]

By RJ Mitchell / Image by Sven Heise KIRSTY GILMOUR has paid a heartfelt thanks to the contribution of Head Coach Ingo Kindervater for laying the foundations of her silver medal success at the European Championships. The Scottish No.1 was edged 21-11, 21-18 by Spanish legend Carolina Marin, in what [...]

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 [...]