Gail Emms

Excitement has been building for The Open Championship which begins on the 18^th July and Gail has appeared on BBC Five Live and talkSPORT to share her views about the prestigious tournament. The Open is one of the biggest events in the world of golf and attracts the best players from around the globe. 

The Olympic silver medallist has given birth to her second child, Oliver, this week.  Both the badminton star and her new baby are doing well and have returned home following his birth on Tuesday 7^th May.

Gail also has another child, Harry, who is two years old and Gail is delighted to welcome another addition to her growing family. 

Everyone at Champions (UK) plc sends Gail their heart felt congratulations and is thrilled for her family.   

Gail was proud to have been part of the National Schools Badminton Championships, taking place at Centre Parcs, Sherwood Forest.

With 31,000 children entering the National Schools Badminton Championships this year, the competition was strong. With 36 teams competing, Gail was delighted to be on hand to help with any technique questions and general advice.

With the finals taking place on the 20^th and 21^st April, the winners were:

Gail is joining the panel at the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships this year, in association with Sky Sports. The tournament will take place between the 8th and 10th of March and Gail is delighted to be working with Sky Sports again, as well as being involved with such a prestigious Badminton competition.

Gail continues to be a keen ambassador for her sport and her enthusiasm is sure to prompt all of the competitors to achieve their very best over the three day event.