The latest ActivLives Inclusive Badminton Tournament was held recently at Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich, with 29 athletes competing in the singles and doubles events.
These tournaments are open to players who have an intellectual disability, most of the athletes taking part also compete in Special Olympics competitions around the country.
The standard of play was excellent throughout the day, with some extremely close matches deciding the final medal placings, across all four divisions.
Players from Suffolk, were joined by visiting teams from Wimbledon and Southampton to compete for the medal placings. The event concluded with a very exciting ‘Team Relay’ match, involving all of the competitors.
“These events are so much fun to be involved with, the volunteers enjoy them almost as much as the players! Huge thanks must go to our brilliant team of volunteers, without them, events like this simply wouldn’t take place”, said Mike McCarthy from ActivLives.
ActivLives are very grateful to everyone who continues to support these events including Special Olympics Suffolk and Ipswich Borough Council.
If you would like to find out more about inclusive badminton with ActivLives, call on 01473 345350 or email mike@activlives.org.uk