Blair back for Sudirman Cup

LONGNIDDRY’S Robert Blair, who won badminton team gold for England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, is back in the Scotland team for next month’s Sudirman Cup, the World Team Championships.

Also in the line-up are the Edinburgh pair of Jillie Cooper and Martin Campbell.

Blair won three Scotland caps before switching to play for England when he moved to Loughborough in 2000. However, following a major disagreement with English coaches and officials almost three years ago, the Scot returned home.

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Scotland must overcome USA, Russia and Sweden to reach the knockout stages.

Scottish team: Men: Robert Blair (Glasgow), Martin Campbell (Edinburgh), Kieran Merrilees (Glasgow), Paul Van Rietvelde (Longniddry). Women: Imogen Bankier (Glasgow), Jillie Cooper (Edinburgh), Kirsty Gilmour (Glasgow),
Caitlin Pringle (Glasgow).