The BWF today decided not to introduce the new clothing regulations and accepted a recommendation from the Women In Badminton Committee to make a further study.

Rajiv Ouseph produced one of the best wins of his career at the Double Star Sudirman Cup in Qingdao today. Picture and copyright: badmintonphoto.com

Team England suffer a heavy defeat despite putting up a fighting display in all five rubbers against second seeds Denmark at the 2011 Double Star BWF Sudirman Cup in Qingdao tonight. Picture and copyright: badmintonphoto.com

Lauren Smith and Alex Langley were narrowly beaten in the semi-finals at the Spanish International in Madrid tonight. European junior champions Matthew Nottingham and Chris Coles went out in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles.

The 14th meeting of BAGS will take place at Oakdale Golf Club on Monday 13th June 2011. Oakdale Golf Club is situated close to the centre of picturesque and historic Harrogate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

Team England's experienced 13-strong squad arrived in Qingdao to be paired with Denmark and Korea in the draw for the 2011 Double Star BWF Sudirman Cup, which gets under way tomorrow [Sunday].