Historic Medal Secured for Siofra Flynn

Siofra Flynn has become the first Irish girl to win a singles medal at a European Junior Badminton Championships, in Ibiza, Spain yesterday. In beating Hungary’s Zsofi Szabo 21-18, 21-16,  she qualifies for the semi finals today, Wednesday December 4th where she will play Turkey’s Ravza Bodur. Siofra, from Kildare, becomes just the second Irish female ever to win at a …

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Badminton Star Rachael Darragh Secures Olympic Spot, Following Aunt Chloe Magee’s Legacy

Badminton star Rachael Darragh recently secured her spot at this summer’s Olympic Games, following in the footsteps of her aunt, Chloe Magee, who was a three time Olympian in the same sport. Magee represented Ireland at Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, but now, it’s Darragh who will take centre stage in Paris 2024, having made the 38 player …

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TU Dublin win Bronze at European Universities Badminton Championship

Technological University Dublin (TUD) have won the team bronze medal at the European Universities Badminton Championship for the second year running. TUD sent an eight person team to the tournament, which took place from July 14-19 in Miskolc, Hungary. Drawn into a group with the University of Strasbourg (France) and Nova University of Lisbon (Portugal), wins against both were required …

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2019 In Review: A Year To Remember – Part II

It has been a remarkable year for women’s sport in 2019. We recount our highlights and memorable moments for the months of June and July.

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