OLYMPIC athlete Gail Emms hung up her badminton racket and took part in a game of rounders when she visited young sports fans.

The mixed doubles badminton player, took time out to mentor a group of pupils at Faringdon Community and Technology College.

Ms Emms, an athlete mentor for Sky Sports Living for Sport, spoke to Year Eight pupils at the Fernham Road college, telling them about her career.

During her three-hour visit, she played badminton and joined in a game of rounders on the school field.

PE teacher Ian Sanderson said: “She is a very talented young lady.”

Ms Emms, began playing badminton at the age of four. She was chosen to represent England in 1995 and has played regularly for her country ever since.

Along with partner Nathan Robertson, she has been number one in the world at mixed doubles, All England Champion, Commonwealth gold medalist and Olympic silver medalist.