Glasgow’s Imogen Bankier and partner Chris Adcock of England went agonisingly close to a place in the final of the Bitburger Open in Saarbrucken at the weekend before going out to eventual champions Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei.

The Chinese pair, who are also the reigning Yonex All England Champions, started the match strongly and led for almost the entirety of the first game, taking it 21-17 on their first game point. 

Bankier and Adcock hit back in the second, taking control of the game early and going on to win it 21-18, but they couldn’t repeat that feat in the decider, eventually losing out 21-17 18-21 24-22.

Congratulations to Jill O’Neil and Peter Dean for successfully completing the half marathon at the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run in Glasgow at the weekend. 

Glasgow’s Imogen Bankier and English partner Chris Adcock continued their fine form at the Bitburger Open in Saarbrucken today, reaching the semi finals with a 21-14 24-22 win over Adcock’s compatriots Robin Middleton and Samantha Ward.

The Anglo-Scottish partnership made a quick start to the match and were always in control of the first game, racing into a 12-3 lead before closing it out 21-14.

The second was a much tighter affair with Bankier and Adcock battling back from an 18-13 deficit before taking the tie 21-14 24-22 on their fourth match point.

Applications are now being taken for the ever popular October Holiday Camp in 2010!

The Camps will run from 11 October - 15 October at the Cockburn Centre, Glasgow. They are open to all children between 8 years and 16 years and all abilities are welcome.

The sessions will be run by some of Scotland's best coaches and will concentrate on developing technique and ability as well as spending time on tactical and fun based games.