Rishik, Pranjay, Nishil, Aarush and Ansh can be very proud of their achievement: their performance surpassed all expectations and they represented Wilson’s School with pride.

The Key Stage 3 team started the day off strongly, with impressive performances in the group stages securing back-to-back 5-0 victories over Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, King Ecgbert School and Pate’s Grammar School, topping the group. With a squad of five players, we were spoilt for choice in our team selection, with every athlete called into action.

An emphatic win in the semi-final against eventual bronze medalists Reading School saw just Kai Tian fall to defeat. But wins for Abhay, Vincent and Aayush sealed the deal and sent the team through to the final.

There they faced undefeated Group B winners King Edward’s School Birmingham, but soared to a decisive 4-1 victory to take the title. Undefeated throughout the entire season, these boys have certainly had a season to remember, taking home two trophies as National Champions in two separate national competitions. Well done to all the players and many thanks to all our dedicated PE staff who have supported the team this year, particularly Mr Rees, whose enthusiasm for badminton is indefatigable.