Badminton's Emms becomes an MBE
Former badminton player Gail Emms is made an MBE at an investiture ceremony hosted by the Princess Royal.
Olympics badminton move opposed
Badminton’s governing body opposes staging London 2012 badminton at Wembley Arena, saying it is too far from the east London Olympic site.
Wembley Arena to host 2012 events
Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at the London 2012 Olympics are set to be held at Wembley Arena rather than a new, purpose-built facility.
Wembley Arena gets 2012 go-ahead
London 2012 chiefs have agreed to stage badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at Wembley Arena instead of building a temporary venue for the Olympics.
Minister backs Wembley for 2012
Olympics minister Tessa Jowell and London Mayor Boris Johnson want Wembley Arena to host badminton and rhythmic gymnastics in the 2012 Games.
London told to choose 2012 venues
The International Olympic Committee tells London 2012 organisers that the venues for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics must be finalised.
Boris Johnson's mayoralty is embroiled in many rows
There are frictions in all families, of course. But those that have lately surfacein the GLA “family” and linked institutions are striking nonetheless. Appointments that seemed sure to foster blood loyalties are marked by fractiousness instead. Relationships that looked to have harmony in their DNA are under strain. Perhaps I’m reading too much into recent [...]
Moss Appointed To Key Badminton England Role (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Badminton England have appointed Ian Moss as performance director in an effort to improve home hopes of success at the 2012 Olympics.
