Double Olympian Julie Bradbury has been appointed director of badminton for a new academy at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.
Bradbury, from Drayton, near Abingdon, is heading up the The Badminton @ Win Academy, which opened its doors in September.
The former English singles champion said: “The academy is the first of its kind in England as it allows players to train full time whilst continuing their education.”
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