Team Ashaway were out in force snatching the Mens Doubles and Mixed doubles titles at the recent Sussex Elite Finals.
In the Men’s Doubles Ashaway's Peter Mills togehter with his partner Robin Middleton defeated Ben Beckman and Simon Hardcastle 21-13 21-9. But Mills’ hopes of a double title were dashed in the Mixed final when he lost out to Ashaway's Joel Gayle and Caroline Westley 21-15 21-13.
Men’s Doubles:
Robin Middleton & Peter Mills (ENG) bt
Ben Beckman & Simon Hardcastle (ENG) 21-13 21-9
Mixed Doubles:
Joel Gayle & Caroline Westley (ENG) bt
Peter Mills & Sarah Walker (ENG) 21-15 21-13.
Congratulations to Peter, Caroline and Joel!
DWARF CHAMPIONSHIPS:Nial McVeigh reached the final of the Ulster National Dwarf games losing out narrowly in a close 3 sets 15-21, 23-21, 16-21. Nial was quickly back on his feet at the German International which he won the final against a seasoned international from germany, Nial won in two straight sets 21-15, 21-11.
Well Done Nial!
RACHEL HOWARD:
Rachel reached the semi finals of the Slovak Open, retiring at 19-19 in the second set. She had beaten the 2nd seed in her first round and was looking and feeling strong before she unfortunately had to retire. Rachel has recently heard that she will recieve continued funding from badminton england, despite the budgets cuts, it's great to see that Badminton England still have faith in Rachel above so many others (as do we!).
