Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

BWF News

Great Britain’s Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge secure European Games gold in an impressive victory over Danish top seeds Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. Despite being considered underdogs, the experienced English duo showcased their skills and dominated the match from start to finish. Langridge emphasized their improvement throughout the tournament, while Ellis expressed their satisfaction with their outstanding performance. This achievement marks Great Britain’s first-ever European Games gold in badminton.

Men’s Doubles Results

  • Gold: Marcus Ellis/Chris Langridge (Great Britain)
  • Silver: Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (Denmark)
  • Bronze: Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov (Russia) & Jelle Maas/Robin Tabeling (Netherlands)

Netherlands’ Selena Piek and Cheryl Seinen claimed an extraordinary victory in the European Games women’s doubles final against Chloe Birch and Lauren Smith from Great Britain. After losing the first game, Piek and Seinen came back strong and maintained their momentum throughout the next two games to secure the gold medal. The Dutch pair attributed their success to their improved tactics, higher speed, and their ability to have fun and enjoy the match. This win marks Netherlands’ first-ever badminton medal at the European Games.

Women’s Doubles Results

  • Gold: Selena Piek/Cheryl Seinen (Netherlands)
  • Silver: Chloe Birch/Lauren Smith (Great Britain)
  • Bronze: Ekaterina Bolotova/Alina Davletova (Russia) & Emilie Lefel/Anne Tran (France)

Congratulations to Marcus Ellis, Chris Langridge, Selena Piek, and Cheryl Seinen for their exceptional performances and well-deserved victories. This marks an important milestone for British and Dutch badminton in the European Games, cementing their status among the sport’s elite nations.

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For more details, visit Badminton Europe’s website.