England v Poland International Badminton

Olympic stars put on a show at the Oasis

  

A friendly fixture hosted by the Swindon and District Badminton association who are celebrating their 50th anniversary. The first time international badminton has featured in Swindon for 27 years.

 

Smash hit: the England v Poland warm-up match at the Oasis Leisure Centre

 

In front of a packed crowd, England won 5-0, with former Olympic silver medallist Nathan Robertson, alongside men’s doubles partner Anthony Clark, clinching the last match. 

 

"Special thanks should also go out to all the volunteers for making this fantastic evening of top class badminton happen," said Steve Howard, chairman of the Wilthire County Badminton Association,

 

"It's been an especially proud occasion for the Swindon and District Badminton Association."

 

photos by Kris Talikowski