Scott Evans becomes first Irishman to win Olympic badminton game

Evans staged a brilliant comeback win against the 12th seed.

Scott Evans becomes first Irishman to win Olympic badminton game
Fri, 12 Aug, 2016 - 19:41

By Daragh Ó Conchúir

Scott Evans created more sporting history for the nation at the Olympics by becoming the first Irishman to record a badminton victory in the Games and in the process, gave himself a magnificent opportunity of reaching the last 16.

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