Wales' Wilson wins first major international medal

Wales' David Jack Wilson won bronze at the European Para Badminton Championships in Istanbul.

Welsh badminton player David Jack Wilson in action
David Jack Wilson won bronze at the European Para Badminton Championships [Martin Davies/Badminton Wales]

Wales' David Jack Wilson claimed his first major international medal when winning bronze at the European Para Badminton Championships in Turkey.

The 30-year-old reached the semi-finals in Istanbul after a determined run through the tournament, defeating France's Abdoullah Ait Bella in a hard-fought quarter-final.

That set up a meeting with the top seed Meril Loquette, a familiar opponent from the international circuit.

Despite a spirited performance, Wilson was unable to overcome the Frenchman but did secure a bronze medal.

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