Badminton

Irelands Chloe Magee reached the quarter final of the Dutch Grand Prix with a three set win over England’s Elizabeth Cann in Eindhoven Thursday before losing in straight set against the tournament second seed and home favourite Ji Yao. Earlier Thursday the Irish pair of Chloe and Sam Magee were outplayed by German world No9 pairs […]

Ireland’s Chloe Magee competed at the weekend in the Bulgarian Challenger Event in Sofia, Bulgaria; looking to continue her Olympic qualification goals. First up for Chloe on Friday morning was Spanish No2 and European Junior silver medallist Beatriz Corrales. A difficult first round tie was confirmed when the Spaniard won the first set 17-21. Chloe however took

Irish players were challenging for crucial Olympic qualification points in Ukraine at the weekend. The Irish Team are riding high after the best Irish performances at  the recent World Championships in London and were represented in Kharkov by Chloe and Sam Magee. Seventh seed Chloe Magee from Ireland started the day off for Ireland with

Already, 22-year-old Chloe Magee (pictured) ranked 53 in the women’s singles event, was first to nail an upset at the 2011 World Championships after defeating Indonesia’s Adrianti Firdasari, ranked 31 in the world, 13-21 24-22 21-13 at the Wembley Indoor Arena this morning. Sam, brother Dan and sister Chloe all hail from the small “one horse” town

The 2011 World Championships in London,the Olympic Test Event for London 2012, means not only Olympic qualifying points for the players but also a unique Olympic feeling before the 2012 Olympic Badminton event. Following the event the Irish team will travel down to St Marys Twickenham and Wimbledon Raquets Club to view facilities and check

Draws for 2011 World Championships

Richard Vaughan recently appointed as Badminton Ireland CEO visited the Olympic Council of Ireland offices in Howth.

Richard Vaughan to be new Badminton Ireland CEO

Scott Evans, Sam Magee and Tony Stephenson share their thoughts ahead of this week’s Danish Super Series event. We wish them well

In the recent Bulgarian International played in Sofia Chloe Mage reached the final winning a Silver Medal at the event.   Chloe, seeded No 6, beat the No 2 seed Linda Zechiri (Bul) and the No 3 seed Larisa Griga (Ukr) en route to the final where she met Petya Nedelcheva (Bul).  Here the Bulgarian player took

Beijing Olympian Scott Evans world ranking improves

Scott Evans and Sam Magee took the bronze medal in the Yonex Czech Open doubles played in Bruno this weekend.  This was a first outing for Scott and Sam with Sam’s usual partner away at the Commonwealth Games.  They were narrowly beaten 21-19 in the 3rd set by the No 1 seeds Ellis/Mills from England.