Down and Out in Belfast

Or the on going adventures of Rob Spink and Greg Mairs,

Hopes were high as we flew into Belfast to meet up with Greg, to take on the Irish on their own country, Alas any thoughts of taking home any precious metal from the U17 Gold event were soon dashed when first match opponent’s Jonathan Dolan and Adam Jermyn proved just too strong, the match being lost in two games 17-21 and 18-21.

Falling at the first hurdle - Greg Mairs and Rob Spink

However in their next match the English pair managed to rescue some pride, coming out on top of a very tight match against Matthew Getty and Martin Lau 22-20, 13-21, 24-22

If all seems lost you might as well prey!

Rob had a tough singles draw losing both his matches, Greg faired much better winning his group before losing to number two seed and the winner of Rob’s group, Ruaraidh Sim 16-21, 3-21.

Ruaraidh Sim - N.Ireland

Jack Kinmond - England

Jonathan Dolan - Ireland

James Scott - England

More English success in the girls doubles saw Becky Crawshaw and Nicole Burgess win the final 21-12, 18-21, 21-18 against Rae Lamour and Jessica Wilkins also from England.

Nicole Burgess and Becky Crawshaw - England

To see and purchase all the Action Photographs from the U17 and U13 Tournament please visit the gallery page of www.actionphotography.co.uk best regards.

Alan.