LEDBURY’S Chad Warren returned to competition in style after two months out.
The 11-year-old claimed the Gold Circuit national under 13s boys’ singles at Lilleshall.
The Herefordshire Badminton Academy player was unbeaten in five matches.
In the Gold/Gold Star doubles, he teamed up with a top Swedish international.
Despite being younger and smaller than the other players, Warren impressed tactically and technically.
They beat the current England pair and number two seeds to make the semi-finals.
But Warren and his partner were pipped by the eventual champions 21-16, 21-19.
Warren plays in the doubles at Hereford Academy on Saturday, February 28.
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