Jack Wilson to use ‘home advantage’ at Para-Badminton International

The competition will be Wales’ largest ever para-badminton tournament, and takes place in Cardiff from 22-26 July.

The important Grade 2, Level 1 event will take place at the Sport Wales National Centre in Sophia Gardens.

The competition sees 131 athletes from 32 countries – including Paralympic, World, and European medallists – compete in what is one of the major stops on the global para-badminton calendar.

The tournament also marks a significant moment for Welsh sport, bringing elite international competition back to the capital for the first time since the World Championships were held in the country back in 2003.

The event forms part of a wider effort by Badminton Wales to champion inclusivity in sport.

Alongside the tournament, the governing body has launched its ‘Can You Manage?’ campaign – a powerful new video initiative featuring para-athletes that challenges public perceptions and aims to inspire greater participation in the sport.

Kelly Aston MBE, CEO of Badminton Wales, said: “This is the first time we’ve hosted an event of this size.

“We really want to make it a major occasion to showcase that Wales can host events like para-badminton on the world stage.”