Olympian aims to inspire pupils

Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms met pupils at Paston Ridings Primary School on Monday.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Oct 2016, 17:00 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2016, 13:31 BST
Year 6 pupils at Paston Ridings primary school meeting retired Olympic badminton player Gail Emms EMN-160926-180256009Year 6 pupils at Paston Ridings primary school meeting retired Olympic badminton player Gail Emms EMN-160926-180256009
Year 6 pupils at Paston Ridings primary school meeting retired Olympic badminton player Gail Emms EMN-160926-180256009

The former badminton player visited the school as part of the Be the Best you can Be! programme which aims to inspire young people to fulfil their dreams.

Gail and mixed badminton doubles partner Nathan Robertson came second at Athens 2000.

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Joanna Cook, the school’s headteacher, said: The whole Paston Ridings Team was so excited today to welcome Gail Emms to launch this programme.

“We look forward to the children further developing their belief in themselves and aspirations for their futures as we progress with this key development.”