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International stars Kim Gi Sung and Kim Sa Rang made it safely through men’s doubles qualifying on day one of the 2021 Scottish Open. The former world number two pair and double World Championships’ bronze medallists were given a walkover in the first round after their opponents withdrew. But they [...]

Top Class badminton finally returned to the Emirates Arena on Thursday as the 2021 Scottish Open got underway with qualifying. And there was plenty of home interest for fans to get behind on day one in Glasgow. Toni Woods made the perfect start in the opening round of qualifying against [...]

Danish badminton legend Peter Gade was back at the scene of some of his previous triumphs in Glasgow on day one of the 2021 Scottish Open. Gade, 44, won five men’s singles European Championships, the 1999 All England Open and topped the men’s singles world rankings during an illustrious playing [...]

After last year’s cancellation, the third oldest tournament in world badminton makes a long-awaited return to Glasgow with 415 total entries from 35 different countries. This year’s entry boasts a strong Scottish contingent with players seeded in four out of five events and includes sizable teams from Scotland, England, France, [...]

Glasgow School of Sport will hold their annual Open Day on Saturday 20th November 2021.  The school is a National Centre of Excellence in Scotland and caters for secondary pupils wishing to apply for a place on their badminton programme.  Previous students include current National Team players Ciara Torrance, Adam [...]

Russell Hogg Trust Fundraiser / Badminton Reunion Date: Friday 27th May 2022 Venue: Old Ranfurly Golf Club, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland PA11 3AD Cost per person: £40 (£10 will go directly to the trust). Payment will be due in February 2022. Arrival: 1030 am What’s included? Morning roll, Tea/Coffee, Soup & [...]

The draw has been made and the final countdown to the return of the Scottish Open Badminton Championships can begin. Scottish players are seeded in four of the five events and poised to challenge for top honours across the board. Two-time champion and Team GB Olympian Kirsty Gilmour is the [...]

Following on from the Under 13 and Under 17 events at the start of October, the Yonex East of Scotland Championships for the Under 15 and 19 age groups taking place on the 6th/7th November at the Jack Kane Centre. There was another strong entry for the event and lots [...]

Badminton Scotland are saddened to hear of the death of Graham Troke. Ronnie Conway, past president and chair of Badminton Scotland, pays his respects: It was with sadness that I learned of the death of Graham Troke, husband of Diana Troke, current President of Badminton England. Graham had a long [...]

Scottish participation in the HYLO Open was brought to a close at the second-round stage as three doubles pairings were beaten on Thursday. Four duos, along with Kirsty Gilmour in the women’s singles, took part in the Super 500 event in Saarbrücken and the Scotland team made a strong start [...]

More than 400 players from 35 different countries will descend on Glasgow’s Emirates Arena as the third oldest tournament in world badminton returns.  A strong Scottish contingent are set to shine on home soil with in-form Kirsty Gilmour leading an initial field of 77 entries in the women’s singles.  Reigning [...]

Badminton Scotland is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Engagement Committee. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to get involved in shaping the future of Badminton in Scotland. Badminton is the second biggest participation sport in the world and we already have well over 150,000 [...]