Anthony Clark and Donna Kellogg are among the winners of the British Olympic Assiociation's 2009 Olympic Athlete of the Year Trophy.

National champion Jill Pittard today announced her retirement from top-class badminton. But she will continue to play for Warwickshire as she aims to reach 100 appearances for the county.

Nathan Robertson is awarded a commemorative cap by BADMINTON England President John Havers to mark 100 international appearances for Team England. But Robertson and Anthony Clark then lost 4-1 for the second night a row against Japan in tonight's match at Loughborough University. England's only win came from European champions Clark and...

Teenager Jessica Fletcher made a surprise debut for Team England in the international at the University of Bath. But the Center Parcs-supported Team England, missing injured Donna Kellogg, went down 4-1 against Japan. Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork were the only England winners. The teams meet again at Loughborough University on Saturday...

Team Engand face Japan at the University of Bath tomorrow (Friday, 6.45pm) and Loughborough University on Saturday (5.45pm). The matches give badminton fans the first chance to salute Nathan Robertson since the former Olympic silver and world gold medallist won his 100th cap. Tickets are still available for both matches from...

Team England today named a strong line-up for the two international matches with Japan at the University of Bath and Loughborough University on October 16 and 17. Tickets are on sale through www.theticketfactory.com Picture and copyright: badmintonphoto.com