MEMBERS of the Gala Squash Club have sent big congratulations to their coach Rory Stewart, who along with Greg Lobban won bronze medals for Scotland in the Squash doubles at Birmingham 2022.

The duo collected their medals following a comprehensive victory over Malaysia pair Eain Yow Ng and Chee Wern Yeun.

And the members now hope that Rory’s success will inspire youngsters in the Borders to take up the game.

Captain Del Sharratt said: “Rory Stewart is Coach at Galashiels Squash Club and the whole Club have been rooting for him.

“Rory has had a gruelling schedule and played almost daily for the last two weeks; including taking former world No. 1 and defending Commonwealth champion (James Wilstrom) to a deciding game in the quarter finals.

“But his medal with Scotland No.1 Greg Lobban makes the hard work all worth while.

“I struggle after playing squash for two days in a row never mind 14 days in a row, the Achievement can’t be Bigged up enough – this isn’t like a seasoned Athlete winning in track and field with lots of funding and backing, Rory and Greg have got there through sheer determination and effort.

“Hopefully this will inspire other juniors in the Borders to take up racket sports. There are a couple of juniors in the Gala Squash Club who get regular coaching from Rory and they can tell there pals they get coached off a Commonwealth Medallist and maybe encourage other kids to get involved in squash.

"This year has been Rory’s best year so far with reaching the final in the National Championships, clinching the Peterborough Open title and being unbeaten at the European Team Championships.

“ Indeed Rory enjoyed success against higher ranked opponents in Birmingham and this can only propel Rory onto bigger and better things and I look forward to seeing him thrive against the World’s Top Ranked players in the PSA Tour. I hope Rory coaches at Galashiels for many years to come.”