Akhil Pillai won silver medals when representing England at the Refrath International Badminton Tournament after being selected at the end of last month.

The Redbridge Badminton Performance Centre player won medals in the boys and mixed doubles events.

Future plans for Akhil include the Danish Cup in October, after he was selected again to represent England. Whilst there, he will once again play the best young players from around Europe.

Redbridge Sports and Leisure are hosting open days for badminton in the Jean Brown Indoor Arena tomorrow from 10am to 2pm and the following day between noon and 2pm.