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We were delighted to welcome competitors from as far afield as Orkney to Northumberland. As always, spectators witnessed a very high standard of badminton in all four age groups over the course of the weekend culminating in some very competitive semi-finals and finals on Sunday. There were no triple winners [...]

It was with sadness that I learned of the death of Lawrie Clark. Bittersweet, because aged 90, living at home with wife Pru and in full possession of his faculties, Lawrie could hardly complain about his allotted span. It set me thinking about the first time I met him back [...]

A total of 306 athletes from 40 countries and all five continents have entered the third oldest tournament in world badminton, with teams travelling from as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chinese Taipei, India, Malaysia and New Zealand. A strong entry from European nations includes sizeable teams from Scotland, [...]

Glasgow’s Sports Person of the Year 2019 awards are now open for nominations! There are so many people and groups across Glasgow that do amazing things through sport and this represents an opportunity to recognise them for their hard work. Glasgow Life are pleased to announce that nominations for Glasgow’s Sports [...]

Competition was held across two venues: U17/U19 at the Innogy Sporthalle and U13/U15 in the nearby Deutsches Badminton Zentrum. Tournament director Sven Anstoetz proved an excellent host and a warm welcome was provided to the players in both venues throughout the competition. Scotland’s sole U13 representative, Iona Muir, had a [...]

We at Badminton Scotland are very keen to stay in touch with any and all past internationalists! We would love to be able to stay in touch with you in terms of news, updates, events and other badminton related content. If you are interested in continuing the conversation and celebration [...]

Adam Hall and Julie MacPherson scored an outstanding win at the Yonex Dutch Open mixed doubles. The Scots won 21-19 21-19 against Russian fifth seeds Rodion Alimov and Alina Daveltova to set up a second round clash with China’s Dong Wei Jie and Chen Xiao Fei later today (Thursday). But [...]

Three Under-18 and six Under-15 teams took part in a very full day of friendly competition at the Junior Inter-Group Restricted Team Event on 5th October at the Sir Craig Reedie Centre. Entries for the Under-18 event were affected by University Open Days, and other events taking place elsewhere.  However, [...]

Apiliga and Pringle will face boys’ doubles ninth seeds Tanadon Punpanich and Sirawit Sothon of Thailand this afternoon for a place in the fourth round, while McGuire and Smith take on Danish 15th seeds Rasmus Espersen and Marcus Rindshoj. Both pairs have scored some good wins already with Apiliga and [...]

Service height guidance BWF has changed the Laws to make the legal height for a service to be 115cm. This would be measured by the Service Judge with the aid of a Service Height device. Without the assistance of this device it is difficult to determine if a service is [...]

This weekend, four Scottish teams flew to Dublin, Ireland to compete in the inaugural home nations graded event. This took place in Irish capital at the National Indoor Arena on Saturday 5th October, with Scotland being represented by teams at E, F, G and H level. Scotland Team H were the [...]

The first Scottish National Champions of the new season were crowned today at Scotstoun’s National Badminton Academy. Young shuttlers from all over Scotland descended on Glasgow to compete for glory at the youngest age group national championships, including players from as far afield as Kilmarnock, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Elgin. Alfie [...]