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Ebwelle
12th June 2004, 09:21
Thouroughly deserved it is too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/3798945.stm

"In badminton, there are MBEs for Simon Archer and Joanne Goode, who together won Britain's first ever Olympic medal, a bronze, in the mixed doubles in 2000.

At the time Goode was the only mother playing at the top level on the badminton circuit.

Shortly after that triumph, Archer suffered a serious knee injury which put him out of the game for a year and though he has since recovered, he missed out on a chance to go to this year's Games."

Congetulations.

Michael Banks
12th June 2004, 11:46
Second that, thouroughly deserved.

GeorgeFrith
13th June 2004, 13:12
Well done Simon and Jo!!

Much deserved recognition for yourselves and perhaps more importantly from the sports perspective, much needed national recognition for badminton!

Phil McBride
13th June 2004, 13:38
like most awards they are presented based on past achievements, what about the stars of today?

Vorpulus
13th June 2004, 13:56
like me?

Phil McBride
13th June 2004, 14:02
I dub thee sir Vorpulus, somehow I can't see the queen or prince charles bestowing an award anytime soon.

But current players, yes!