The meteoric rise of GB badminton star Imogen Bankier was recognised on Saturday as the World Championship silver medallist was crowned Scottish Sportsperson of 2011 at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.

TOP-CLASS badminton is returning to Bolton Arena for the first time since the 2002 Commonwealth Games when the English National Championships will be held there from 3rd – 5th February, 2012.

BADMINTON England is pleased to announce that tickets to the English National Badminton Championships are now officially on sale!

BADMINTON England is delighted to support the ‘Coach You’re the Best’ competition being run by Perkins Slade. The competition winner will be awarded with £1000’s worth of sports equipment for their club, so if you know a truly inspiring coach then read on to find out how you can nominate them!

Badminton is fast becoming a ‘sport for all’ as an increasing number of clubs, with the help of BADMINTON England, are reaching out to a different group of participants sometimes omitted from the list of usual suspects.

We want to know more about the people that play badminton. Tell us about your experience of playing badminton and you could win one of five £50 Marks and Spencer vouchers in time for Christmas.