Disappointed Chloe and Sam Magee settle for bronze in mixed doubles

Donegal brother and sister Chloe and Sam Magee settled for badminton bronze in the mixed doubles event at the European Games on Saturday.

The Magee’s lost their semi-final tie with France’s Audrey Fontaine and Gaetan Mittelhieser after two games. Fighting back in their second game to tie the match at 20 all, but losing out on the next two points.

The opening game made all the difference for the Donegal pair losing out by 12 points to 21 in just 13 minutes. Scoring just five points without service in the opening game.