Bracing themselves for a busy Island Games schedule this year in Orkney will be the Isle of Man's badminton squad.

Looking to build on three medals at the last games two years ago, it's expected to be long days out on court for the team, singles and doubles events for the ten-strong Isle of Man lineup.

One of the who appeared and was among the medals last time out was Matthew Nicholson, one of those ten which will feature a mix of experience and games debutants in 2025.

Mr Nicholson's been telling Manx Radio how its been getting ready for the hectic yet rewarding experience of the event: