South Africa badminton camp in Lisburn

Published Wednesday, 13 June 2012
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South Africa's badminton team will train in Northern Ireland ahead of the Olympics.

South Africa badminton camp in Lisburn
Ten countries will train in NI. (© Getty)

They will make the Lisburn Racquets Club their pre-Games base.

Ten teams have now chosen training camps in NI for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, which begin in London next month.

Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: "I am sure we will all join in welcoming these athletes, coaches and support staff to Ireland.

"With all 10 teams, I hope their experiences here will provide the best possible preparation and provide a springboard for Olympic success.

"This is not only an endorsement for local facilities but also a boost for athletes here as world-class competitors prepare in their midst."

Some of the other teams include China's gymnasts, Australia and Cuba's boxers and athletics teams from Sudan, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait.

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Sarky in Lisburn wrote (346 days ago):
"South Africa's badminton team"--Legends.
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