QUEENS Badminton Club player, Sarah Preece, recently retained her title as Devon Ladies Singles Badminton Champion. 

This is the eighth time that she has won and she has taken home the trophy for another year. 

The tournament, open to all players eligible to represent Devon, was held in Torquay on September 23 and 24.

Sarah played a former national Welsh Champion Learna Herkes in the final. 

Nick Masson. chairman of Queens Badminton Club said: “Sarah works so hard and trains throughout the year, not just for this tournament but all the tournaments including internationals. 

“The club is delighted to see her do so well. 

“We are proud to have Sarah as our head coach and one of our top players.”