QUEENS Badminton Club's players, Sarah and Hannah Preece, went to compete in the Yonex Welsh International Badminton Championships in Cardiff along with their coach, Nick Masson.

Sarah played singles against an England player and narrowly lost 19-21, 17-21.

Sarah and Hannah then played doubles together and were unlucky to lose in another close game.

This was the first time that the girls had played at international level and was a great experience for them and they really enjoyed the day.

Sarah and Hannah both hope to compete at the English National Championships in Manchester in February.

Nick Masson, on court coach and head of performance, said: "We are absolutely delighted with both Sarah and Hannah's performance.

"Hannah is obviously benefiting from the high performance centre at Bath University and Sarah is working hard at Queens Badminton club training sessions.

"This is a major step forward for our club and we look forward to seeing both girls progress in the future."