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England’s
@ChrisAdcock1
and
@gabbyadcock
have today announced their retirement from badminton.
A stunning career comes to an end for the double Commonwealth and European Champions, and we wish them all the best for the future ❤️
It's the end of the road for
@rajivouseph
international playing career as he loses to Indonesia's Jonatan
Christie at the
@bwfmedia
World Championships. What a great career you've had Raj - here's to your next chapter!
After an incredible career including becoming England & GB No. 1, appearances at the World Championships and Olympic Games and captaining the team at a home Commonwealth Games, Toby has today announced his retirement from professional badminton.
BREAKING
Badminton’s 🥇🥇double gold medalist Marcus Ellis has been selected to be
@TeamGB
flagbearer at tonight’s European Games closing ceremony
📷credit LumixUK/TeamGB
🎥 Gabby Adcock versus The Wall.
@gabbyadcock
says the wall is her greatest rival but it is great for strength conditioning, defense practice and shuttle control.
Give it a try and show us how you get on.
Looking after your mental health is so important, badminton is such a great sport to help you feel happy and increase your mental wellbeing.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
We are angry, confused and disappointed for the badminton community.
Is a pint or going to the cinema more important to
@BorisJohnson
than our physical & mental health?
➡️ RT this letter
➡️ Tag in
@10DowningStreet
& your MP, details :
#opensportforall
Badminton England were delighted to welcome their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships as we celebrate 125 years of the sport's most prestigious event. 🏸 🏆
@theroyalfamily
🔥
#trainlikeapro
🔥
All England finalist Kenichi Tago has been working our singles stars this week. Here’s one of the drills he’s added to the session.
Like it? Try it at a club night and tweet us your efforts
Langridge and Ellis end a 40 year wait for an England gold medal in Men's Doubles - and what a way to do it.
They have beaten the top 2 seeds right when it mattered.
WORTHY CHAMPIONS
🏸International Return 🏸
The England squad have arrived in Denmark and there are a few things that look noticeably different since the
@YonexAllEngland
to ensure everybody is kept safe.
BREAKING! After 14 years on the world circuit, England &
@TeamGB
badminton star Rajiv Ouseph will hang up his racket after the World Championships next month.
Read more:
#wellplayedRaj
#RajRetirement
“It’s an unbelievable honour - I never thought I’d be the one to be chosen”
📷reaction from
@BadmintonEnglnd
Marcus Ellis on handed the duty of carrying the 🇬🇧for
@TeamGB
Say hello to our new Mixed Doubles 2023 English National Badminton Champions Greg Mairs and Jenny Moore who defeated Jess Pugh & Rory Easton 21-19, 21-10 !
Shot Abi!
❤️ this rally between 2 of England’s fine young singles 🦁 in training
@abs_holden
works well to engineer an excellent opportunity for a winner - and executes it.
Seriously good rally klaxon!! Phenomenal racket skills from all 4 to keep the point going! You may not notice a transfixed Jenny Moore wandering past demonstrating how to
#watchlikeapro
#trainlikeapro
BREAKING NEWS | BBC to broadcast every day of the 2018 YONEX All England live from Arena Birmingham this March.
It will be packed with all the action, emotion and drama fans demand!
Read more:
All at Badminton England are incredibly saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal family at this very sad time.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Super, Super Raj
Super, Super Raj
Super, Super Raj
Super Rajiv Ouseph
Our King of Europe wins Commonwealth 🥉 with a 3-game win over HS Prannoy
(And he saved 2 match points in the process)
Anyone for a spot of Jedi Badminton to celebrate
#MayTheFourth
#StarWars
Day?
What racket are you using as your very own lightsaber when you play currently?
WE ARE BACK!
Alternate courts, bench allocations & shuttles at the ready.
The stage is set for our elite squad to get back to hitting. Today marks an important first step towards us all getting back on court safely... the wait is almost over. 💪🏸
More guidance coming soon.
The honour is all ours. What an unbelievable tournament for
@ellis_marcus111
&
@LaurenE_Smith
. We’ve been through all the emotions with you - an inspiring week and an unforgettable demonstration of English badminton at its best.
You’ve done us all so immensely proud 🏴
#YAE20
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS (again)
Chris & Gabby Adcock retain their European Mixed Doubles crown with a 21-18 17-21 21-18 win over Christensen and Pedersen in Spain.
That crown is going nowhere… still King & Queen of Europe!
🙌 History is made 🙌
Congratulations to
@BenLane012
&
@SeanVendy
for being the first English men’s doubles pair to reach the semi finals of a World Tour final!
We are behind you all the way - keeping going guys!! 🏸
Badminton England stand against all forms of online abuse.
@KirstyGilmourr
has bravely highlighted the vile threats received against her, and those that continue to be aimed at other players, and we stand with
@BadmintonScot
and the
@bwfmedia
in the on-going work to combat this.
SAVE THE DATE! 🗓
From March 16th – 20th 2022, the YONEX All England Open Championships returns to the Birmingham Utilita Arena, and this time... you can all join 😍
Find out more about when tickets go on sale ➡️
Ladies and Gentlemen... your 2018 Commonwealth Games team bronze medallists:
@TeamEngland
It may be the Gold Coast but we are loving the bronze tint to it.
Badminton England are delighted to announcement Danish Badminton Legend Morten Frost will be joining as our new Performance Director!
Here's some of his thoughts on the new role and read all about the breaking news here!👇
Finally the news we’ve been waiting for!
Indoor leisure facilities can reopen from 25th July! We will be updating our guidance and getting everything ready to help you get back on court as quickly as possible.
Which of these photos sums up how excited you are?
Sometimes you just have to doth your cap to your rival.
Awesome tip by
@TobyPenty
; Awesome pick up by
@ViktorAxelsen
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“When we look back, I think we’ll be able to say that we had some very good performances."
@ellis_marcus111
“We’re not walking away from this satisfied. But we are walking away knowing that we tried our best and gave it our all.”
@LaurenE_Smith
So proud of you both ❤️
We were delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to the
@YonexAllEngland
on Day 3 of the tournament 👑
In the tournament's 125th anniversary year, The Duke and Duchess met with volunteers, staff, players and even took to the court! 🏸
#YAE24
"The day was unreal and this war really a dream come true"
What a day 🤩 Meeting the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, during the royal visit at the YONEX All England 🏸🥰
#YAE
#RacketPack
#RoyalFamily
#Badminton
History:
No gold in Men's Doubles for England since Edmonton, 1978
Malaysia win Men's Doubles gold at the past 7 Commonwealth Games
Lango & Ellis: Hold our coats! 🥇
BREAKING| Chris and Gabby Adcock reach Thailand Open final with a 21-16 19-21 21-7 win over third sees Wang and Lee from Chinese Taipei.
They play Hafiz Faizal and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja for the title tomorow
Its GOLD for the Adcocks
They come back to beat team mates Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith 19-21 21-17 21-16
They are only the 2nd English badminton pair in Commonwealth Games history to defend their title.
How about this for a New Years resolution?
Master net drills like Olympic medallist and England badminton star Chris Langridge. Its all about the positioning, poise and footwork
Sport has the power to bring us together. Whether it's playing for fun, to win or cheering on your favourite players.
That's why we are proud to be an ally to
@stonewalluk
#RainbowLaces
campaign and believe sport should be everyone's game.
.
@ChrisAdcock1
and
@GabbyAdcock
are here to introduce to you the
#RacketPack
… A way for teachers to build quick, fun and engaging Badminton lessons! 🏸
Learn more and get your free Racket Pack resource now 👉