Commonwealth Games: England lose to Singapore in badminton mixed team bronze play-off
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Toby Penty is making his Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham
2022 Commonwealth Games |
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Hosts: Birmingham Dates: 28 July to 8 August |
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England fought hard but were beaten 3-0 by Singapore in badminton's mixed team bronze medal play-off on day five of the Commonwealth Games.
Yong Hee and Jessica Tan beat the scratch pairing of Ben Lane and Lauren Smith 21-17, 25-23.
Reigning singles world champion Loh Kean Yew held off a spirited fight from Toby Penty to win 23-25, 21-11, 25-23.
Despite leading in the second game, Freya Redfearn was beaten 21-18 21-14 by Yeo Jia Min.
"It's hard to put it into words right now," said Penty. "I could feel cramp coming into my right leg and I was just like 'keep fighting'.
"It was just a great match to be part of and I'm super proud, it was just disappointing I couldn't see it home at the end."
Malaysia won the gold medal by beating India, who took silver.