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11-year-old Eleanor Burns lifts Kent under-13 badminton crown

By: Alex Hoad

Published: 16:18, 30 September 2009

Updated: 16:20, 30 September 2009

11-year-old Eleanor Burns who won the county under-13 badminton title

Ashford's Eleanor Burns fought off tough competition to win the under-13 girls' title at the Kent Junior Badminton Championships at Paddock Wood despite being just 11 years old.

The Highworth pupil, who is ranked 15 in England at under-13 level, also won the doubles event with Hannah Spring.

The youngster, who only took up competitive badminton 18 months ago, received her medals from Commonwealth Games medallist Jo Muggeridge.

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