Successful International womens day tournament in Edinburgh
On the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, Badminton Scotland organised a women’s doubles badminton event to celebrate the occasion at St. George’s School, Edinburgh.
We had 24 ladies participated in this event and enjoyed the day. The event welcomed junior players as young as 12 or 13 years old, as well as the oldest participant, who was 78. It was fantastic to see everyone coming together and enjoying badminton.
This is the third year that Badminton Scotland has collaborated with St. George’s School to promote the Women in Sport program. We will continue to strengthen our partnership to provide more opportunities for women in badminton.
Winner Kathryn Campbell and her partner Jennifer Wishaw shared her thoughts:
“It was so wonderful to see so many women of different abilities, ages, and backgrounds coming together to have fun and engage in this amazing sport! The atmosphere was incredibly friendly and welcoming—a great space to meet other women who share a love for badminton.”
Beginner player Bing Li reflected on her experience:
“Celebrating International Women’s Day with a beginner’s badminton tournament was an absolute blast! Despite my novice skills, the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and supportive, filled with laughter and camaraderie. It was inspiring to see women of all ages and abilities come together, encouraging each other and embracing the joy of participation. The event perfectly embodied the spirit of the day, emphasizing strength, solidarity, and the fun of trying something new. I left feeling energized and inspired, with a newfound appreciation for badminton and the power of women supporting women.”
The second place, Chatlekha Somerville and her partner Lakshmi shared:
“It’s truly refreshing to see women excelling in badminton. It was great to connect with others who share the same passion.”
Vanessa Yang and her partner Tiffany Wang originally from China and now studying at Edinburgh University, expressed her gratitude:
“We appreciate the opportunity to join such an interesting and supportive competition on Women’s Day. We really enjoyed it! We spent a wonderful and memorable International Women’s Day in Edinburgh. Thanks to Badminton Scotland for organizing this event!”
There is the result: Badminton Scotland – Women’s Community Badminton Doubles Tournament 2025 – General
Congratulations to all the participate. We are looking forward to see more women join us on next year!