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# Ipswich sporting prodigy and 'one to watch' dominates four disciplines to win national title
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-sporting-prodigy-and-one-to-watch-wins-national-title/
- Published: 2025-04-24T07:19:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:13:50.000Z
- Description: Charlie's British Racketlon Championship victory demonstrates remarkable versatility as the nine-year-old excelled in table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis to claim the U12 crown.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grassroots Sport, #article, Ipswich Sports Club, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** Despite being one of the youngest competitors in his category, the Ipswich youngster outperformed opponents up to three years his senior at the national tournament.

![Charlie holding his tennis racket at Ipswich Sports Club](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1745405945-charlie-rackleton-nationals-edited-1.png)

Charlie at Ipswich Sports Club (Ipswich Sports Club)

**The details:** The competition took place last weekend at The Parklangley Club in Bromley, where Charlie competed against some of the best young multi-sport athletes from across the country.

Racketlon requires athletes to master all four racket sports – table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis – with cumulative points determining the overall winner.

**What they're saying:** "Charlie played with such maturity and confidence. It was incredible to watch," said one tournament official. "He's definitely one to watch for the future."

**The bottom line:** At just nine years old, Charlie's achievement is particularly notable in the U12 category, where competitors can be up to 11 years of age. The U12 title marks a significant milestone in Charlie's young sporting career and highlights his dedication to training across multiple disciplines – no small feat for an athlete of any age.

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