15th January 2016
Para-Badminton player Owen Kilburn will be recognised at The Nottinghamshire Sports Awards, after being shortlisted for Disabled Sportsperson of the Year 2015.
The awards will be presented during a ceremony at the Nottingham Conference Centre on 3rd February 2016.
Owen say’s “it’s a great honour to be mentioned amongst such great athletes who have achieved so much in their careers, and I would like to say a special thanks to Paul Adcock and Nottinghamshire Badminton Association for all their support throughout 2015. I'd especially like to thank my coach Mick Newton”
With a busy year ahead with no fewer than 5 international tournaments, we wish Owen success in 2016.
Para-Badminton tournament calendar 2016 -
February – 4 Nations Scotland
May - 2nd Turkish Para-Badminton International
June - Irish Para-Badminton International
August - 3rd Indonesia Para-Badminton International
September - Chinese Taipei Para-Badminton International
November – European Championship Holland