Badminton

Exclusive: Sir Craig backs London 2012 in row with badminton

By Duncan Mackay in London

 

November 25 - Sir Craig Reedie (pictured), a former President of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) and member of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ruling Executive Board, has urged the sport to accept the proposal for it to be relocated to Wembley Arena when London hosts the 2012 Olympics.

We could not justify temporary venue in this climate says Deighton

By Duncan Mackay in London

 

November 10 - Paul Deighton (pictured), the chief executive of the London 2012 Olympics, has told badminton and rhythmic gymnastics that they could not justify spending £40 million on a temporary venue to host their sports in this current economic climate and that moving them to Wembley Arena is an acceptable solution.

England go down 4-1 to Japan at Bath

October 16 - Japan beat England 4-1 at the University of Bath, with the home team's only victory coming in the opening contest of the evening, when 2004 Olympic silver medallist Nathan Robertson (pictured) and partner Jenny Wallwork won the mixed doubles.