Badminton Ace - Sarah Thomas Welsh Badminton star Sarah Thomas almost pipped the Sussex Badminton Elite Open champion Anita Kaur from Malaysia in the Last 16 of this years event.

In the first round match Thomas defeated English No8 Jo Dix 18-21, 21-6, 21-13. That lined up a last 16 match versus Malaysian Kaur.

In the first set Thomas although on top for most of the game lost 15-21. In the second set Thomas was able to take her advantage winning the set 21-15. In the final set the Malaysians experience won the day and the match 15-21.

A great performance against the Malaysian  badminton ace who went on to win the tournament comfortatbly.

RVBA badminton Coach Richard Vaughan commented "It was a great performance by Sarah, it was just a pity she could not have been else where in the draw as that should have been the final. Still it shows Sarah what she is capable of and gives her some goals for the summers training."