The Island’s Over-70s badminton team, from left: Bob Emerson, Dot Anderson, Phil Oland, Beryl Ashford, Sue Oldershaw, John Blenkinsopp and Chris Amy. (Image: Sue Oldershaw)
THE OVER-70s Isle of Wight badminton team had a busy weekend playing in the Masters County Challenge in Bournemouth.
An annual event, teams played in a variety of age categories, from Over-40s to Over-70s, all competing in venues across the country.
Hampshire and Kent proved too stern a test for the Islanders, but they did chalk up some notable successes.
They defeated Middlesex in the first match — the ladies’ doubles pairing of Chris Amy and Dot Anderson.
It was a feat repeated against Cornwall, with the pair winning in two straight sets.
Phil Oland and Sue Oldershaw fought hard in their mixed doubles contest against Devon — superbly saving two game points to win in two straight sets.
At the evening banquet afterwards, a special award was presented to Beryl Ashford, who accompanied the Island team, in appreciation of her skills in scheduling and overseeing many matches over the years.
2024-01-19 05:00:00
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