Rising stars bid for glory

BADMINTONSome of South Yorkshire's youngsters are aiming to net themselves glory at the Yorkshire Under-19 Open later this month.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Sep 2007, 12:25 BST

Updated 13th Sep 2007, 10:41 BST

The tournament at the English Institute of Sport on September 22 and 23, will feature 100 of the brightest young players on the England circuit.

The event will include boys and girls singles and doubles, as well as a mixed doubles competition, with total prize money standing at 500.

Sheffield's George Brown, Richard Collier, Andrew Kidger, Richard Morris, Paul Scott, Lauren Birch and Nicki Chan-Lam will all be bidding for glory.

Jenna Walker from Doncaster will also be stepping on to the courts in a bid for a title. For further information call 0114 223 5600 or visit www.eis-sheffield.co.uk