Magee's and Evans qualify for World Championships

Irish Olympians Chloe Magee and Scott Evans, along with Sam Magee will represent Ireland at badminton's World Championships in Guangzhou, China next month - the biggest event on the badminton calendar.

Chloe Magee, who is ranked 41 in the world, will compete in the women's singles. With brother Sam, she will also compete in the mixed doubles; the pair are ranked No 36 in the world.

Scott Evans, ranked No 50 in the world and winner of seven consecutive Irish national titles, is entered for the men's singles.

Last month, the trio warmed up for the World Championships with a short Asian tour competing in the Thailand and Indonesia Opens. They travel to China on August 3 after several weeks intensive training at Badminton Ireland's National Training Centre in Dublin and also in England and Denmark.