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Dave Bendle

4 Nations Graded International – Declaration of Interest.
4 Nations Graded International – Declaration of Interest.

  24/25 Selection Criteria Selections will be carried out using the selection criteria below. Adherence to code of conduct principles Shown good sportsmanship and attitude both on and off court whilst adhering to code of conduct. Rankings Combines results and commitment into a metric. Commitment How many BW sanctioned tournaments has the individual competed in…

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2025 Celtic Challenge Report
2025 Celtic Challenge Report

The Celtic Challenge 2025 took place at Bangor University (Canolfan Brailsford) on 29th & 30th March. Wales welcomed Leinster, Ulster and Lothian to North Wales to compete in an exciting weekend of U13's badminton. The event consisted of 3 rounds with the order of play being Boys Doubles 1,2 & 3, Girls Doubles 1,2, & 3, Boys…

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2024/25 Senior Grades
2024/25 Senior Grades

The Gradings for the 24/25 seasons are now live! WOMEN'S GRADINGS D+ Chloe Yong Isha Mekala Saffron Morris Aimie Whiteman E Ellen Liddle Emily Hung Georgia Hughes Jess Ding Jessica Markey Kelly Saunders Miya Pan Nerissa Liu Rachel Green Valeria Wanwimon Lloyd Tessa Alice Rose Franks Holly Hammond F Bhavana Balu Catherine McCluskey Hattie Herbert…

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Badminton Wales is deeply saddened by the passing of our most recent President, David Shore.
Badminton Wales is deeply saddened by the passing of our most recent President, David Shore.

On behalf of Badminton Wales we are deeply saddened by the passing of David Shore.  His unwavering dedication and lifelong commitment to our sport—as a player, coach, technical official, administrator, and, most recently, as our esteemed President—have left an indelible mark on the whole of the Badminton community. David was a passionate leader who tirelessly…

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Beyond the Court – Online Club Development Meetings
Beyond the Court – Online Club Development Meetings

The Badminton Wales Regional Community managers will be hosting quarterly meetings with club officers to help support our clubs across Wales. The first meeting will take place Monday 24th March 6.30pm to 7.30pm. March’s meeting will be led by the Regional Community Manager for Gwent, Donal O’Halloran and will include: Club Coaching Paid / Professional Coach…

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2025 Iceland International Trip Report
2025 Iceland International Trip Report

On 22nd January, I flew from London Gatwick direct to Keflavik, Iceland to attend the RSL Iceland International, my first ever trip to Iceland. After a journey of approx. 3 hours, I arrived late afternoon in comparative darkness and when I stepped outside the airport building, the bitter ice-cold wind hit me straight in the…

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Badminton Wales to Host 2025 British & Irish Para Badminton International in Cardiff
Badminton Wales to Host 2025 British & Irish Para Badminton International in Cardiff

Badminton Wales is thrilled to announce that it will host the 2025 British & Irish Para Badminton International (formerly the 4 Nations Para Badminton International) from July 22nd to 26th at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.The tournament, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), will welcome the world’s top para-badminton players, including Paralympic…

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BWF Level 1 – South Wales March 2025
BWF Level 1 – South Wales March 2025

Badminton Wales are pleased to announce the next BWF Level 1 Coach Education course. Caerphilly YMCA Brynhafod Rd, Abertridwr, Caerphilly CF83 4BH Introduction: March 12th 19:00-20:00 Teams Introduction, Online Assessment requirements, Course Assessment Pack Weekend 1: March 15/16 2025 Interim Online Drop in session: Thursday 17th April 2025 Weekend 2: May 10/11 2025 Saturday and…

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2025 National Senior Championship Results
2025 National Senior Championship Results

After an action-packed weekend at the Sport Wales National Centre, we celebrate the winners of the Badminton Wales Senior Nationals 2025. A huge congratulations to all who competed and made the Badminton Wales National Senior Championships so successful! 🏸 🏆 Winners: MS - Dan Font WS - Isha Mekala MD - Dan Font/Andrew Oates WD…

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We are proud to welcome Fast&Up as our official Nutrition Partner
We are proud to welcome Fast&Up as our official Nutrition Partner

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that marks another significant milestone for Badminton Wales! We are proud to welcome Fast&Up as our official Nutrition Partner. Fast&Up is a globally renowned brand, trusted by athletes in over 34 countries and informed-choice certified, ensuring their products are safe, high-quality, and meet the needs of…

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