Huddersfield badminton star Marcus Ellis now knows his teammates for the Olympic Games in Brazil.
The 26-year-old from Bolster Moor learned last week he would be on his way to Rio to contest the men’s doubles with partner Chris Langridge.
Now the British Olympic Association have confirmed the other six team members.
World No7 pairing Chris and Gabby Adcock will compete in the mixed doubles after finishing 2015 on a high with victory at the World Superseries Finals victory in Dubai in December.
In the men’s singles Rajiv Ouseph is set for his second Olympic appearance after competing at London 2012, while Kirsty Gilmour is the representative in the women’s singles.
In the women’s doubles, Heather Olver and Lauren Smith continue their partnership.
Team GB have won two medals in badminton since its inclusion as a full-medal sport in 1992 – with Simon Archer and Joanne Goode taking bronze at Sydney 2000 and Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson winning silver four years later in Athens.
Team GB’s Chef de Mission Mark England said: “I’m delighted to be able to welcome these eight players to Team GB and see another fine squad of athletes book their seats on the plane to Rio 2016.
“Chris and Gabby Adcock had a very strong year in 2015 and are one of the best mixed doubles pairs in the world, while Rajiv Ouseph has long been our strongest men’s singles player.
“There is plenty of talent in this squad and, on their day, any of these athletes can challenge the best in the world, so we’re looking forward to seeing them in action this summer.”
Ellis’s partner Langridge said: “The Olympics is the biggest thing in badminton.
“I started playing at the age of 10, so to be selected for Team GB is what I’ve been working towards for 21 years.
“It’s an amazing achievement. That was the first tick in the box, to qualify and make sure we’re selected.
“When we get there, that’s the stage where I want things to happen.”
Now based in Milton Keynes, Ellis and Langridge became national champions back in February when they won the English National Badminton Championships, held at the University of Derby Sports Centre, beating Peter Briggs and Tom Wolfenden 21-15 2-11 in the final.
Ellis, who attended Colne Valley High School, said: “Going to the Olympics is the career goal and for me, it will be a massive thing ticked off for my career.
“Just qualifying is such a tough task in itself and hopefully we will have some time to prepare and hopefully we can perform.”
Huddersfield-born diver Lois Toulson is also heading to Rio, along with cyclist Ed Clancy. Jonny Booth is in the Paralympic swimming team.
