The annual West Cornwall Badminton Bonanza returned to the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, Truro on Sunday 1st November, bringing together nearly 80 players from across Cornwall and Devon for a fantastic day of competitive and social badminton.
The Bonanza continues to be one of the most popular events in the local badminton calendar, providing both social and league players with the opportunity to experience tournament play, often for the very first time. The event allows players to test themselves against new opponents from across the region while enjoying a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Throughout the day, players competed in a series of closely contested matches, showcasing excellent badminton, determination, and sportsmanship. The standard of play was high across all categories, making for an exciting tournament for competitors and spectators alike.
🏸 Tournament Results
| Event | Winners | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Social Men's Singles | Martin Penney | Arthur Smethurst |
| League Men's Singles | Chris Glasson | Jake Turpie |
| Social Women's Singles | Karen McQuilkin | Amelia Ooi |
| League Women's Singles | Paulina Elliot-Poxon | Olivia Wilkie |
| Social Men's Doubles | Ben Butler-Henderson & Ryan Weekley | Richard Dickinson & Nathan Travers |
| League Men's Doubles | Jake Turpie & Will Woollard | Chris Glasson & Chris Ryan |
| Social Women's Doubles | Victoria Guy & Abigail Guy | Julian Robinson & Lou King |
| League Women's Doubles | Amelia Burrell & Debbie Blight | Sara Best & Rachael Williams |
| Social Mixed Doubles | Karthik Murugananthum & Amelia Ooi | Steve Knuckey & Tamzin Long |
| League Mixed Doubles | Will Woollard & Jo Jackson | Jake Turpie & Madeleine Challinor |
Congratulations to all of our winners, runners-up, and everyone who took part. Whether competing in a tournament for the first time or as an experienced league player, all participants contributed to a fantastic day's badminton.
A huge thank you also goes to the tournament organisers, volunteers, and supporters whose efforts ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish. The continued success of the Bonanza is a testament to the strength and enthusiasm of the badminton community across Cornwall and Devon.
The event once again demonstrated what makes badminton in the South West so special: competitive matches played in a friendly and welcoming environment, with players of all abilities enjoying a day of sport and meeting new opponents from across the region.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another enjoyable day of badminton, competition, and camaraderie.
🏸👏 See you at the 2027 West Cornwall Badminton Bonanza!
