European Badminton Championships
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The European Badminton Championships is a tournament organized by the Badminton Europe (BE). The first of these competitions was held in 1968
. The competition is held once every two years to determine the best badminton
players in Europe
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which is yet to host their games.
On January 15, 2008, Manchester of England won the bids to stage the 2010 events.
* included medals won by the USSR
and the CIS
1968 European Badminton Championships
The 1st European Badminton Championships were held in Bochum , between 19 and 21 April 1968, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V..-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Women's singles:-Men's doubles:...
. The competition is held once every two years to determine the best badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
players in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
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Location of the European Championships
The table below gives an overview of all host cities and countries of the European Championships. These include, KarlskronaKarlskrona
Karlskrona is a locality and the seat of Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge County, Sweden with 35,212 inhabitants in 2010. It is also the capital of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city and is host to Sweden's only remaining naval base and the headquarters of the...
which is yet to host their games.
On January 15, 2008, Manchester of England won the bids to stage the 2010 events.
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| 2010 2010 European Badminton Championships The 2010 European Badminton Championships were the 22nd tournament of the European Badminton Championships. They were held in Manchester, England, from April 14 to April 18, 2010, and they were organised by the Badminton Europe and the Badminton England... |
 Peter GadePeter Gade Peter Høeg Gade is a Danish professional badminton player. He currently resides in Holte in Copenhagen... |
Tine Rasmussen Tine Rasmussen Tine Baun is a female badminton player from Denmark.Most notably, she has won the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships women's singles title twice in 2008 and 2010.... |
Lars Paaske Lars Paaske -Career:He competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Jonas Rasmussen. After an initial bye in the first round, they were then defeated in the next round by Yim Bang-eun and Kim Yong-hyun of Korea... Jonas RasmussenJonas Rasmussen Jonas Rasmussen is a male badminton player from Denmark.With his men's double partner Lars Paaske he won the 2003 IBF World Championships defeating Indonesian couple Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto in the gold medal match and the All England Super Series 2010 defeating compatriots Mathias Boe and... |
 Valeria SorokinaValeria Sorokina -Career:She won the bronze medal at the 2008 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Nina Vislova. In her home country Russia she won 3 national titles until 2009.-References:... Nina VislovaNina Vislova -Career:Vislova won four medals at the European Junior Badminton Championships, two gold medals in women's doubles , a silver medal in mixed doubles , and a bronze medal also in mixed doubles . Nina also won at the 2006 US Open in women's doubles and mixed. She won the bronze medal at the 2008... |
Thomas Laybourn Thomas Laybourn Thomas Laybourn is a male badminton player from Denmark.Laybourn won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Kamilla Rytter Juhl... Kamilla Rytter JuhlKamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl is a female badminton player from Denmark.Juhl won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Thomas Laybourn, and a bronze medal in women's doubles with Lena Frier Kristiansen... |
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| 2008 2008 European Badminton Championships The 2008 European Badminton Championships were the 21st tournament of the European Badminton Championships. They were held in Herning, Denmark, from April 16 to April 20, 2008, and they were organised by the Badminton Europe and the Danmarks Badminton Forbund.... |
Kenneth Jonassen Kenneth Jonassen Kenneth Jonassen is a male badminton player from Denmark, who formerly had the fastest smash record in the singles competition, with a 298 km/h shot... |
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Kamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl is a female badminton player from Denmark.Juhl won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Thomas Laybourn, and a bronze medal in women's doubles with Lena Frier Kristiansen... Lena Frier KristiansenLena Frier Kristiansen Lena Frier Kristiansen is a female badminton player from Denmark.-Career:She won the bronze medal at the 2006 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles, with Kamilla Rytter Juhl.-External links:*... |
 Anthony ClarkAnthony Clark (badminton) Anthony Ian Clark is an English badminton player.-2004 Summer Olympics:Clark competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Nathan Robertson... Donna KelloggDonna Kellogg Donna Victoria Kellogg MBE is an English badminton player. She first played badminton at the age of 10.-Career:Her first representative match for England was against China at the World Championships 1997 in Scotland... |
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| 2006 2006 European Badminton Championships The 20th European Badminton Championships were held in Den Bosch, Netherlands, between 12 and 16 April 2006.-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Women's singles:-Men's doubles:-Women's doubles:-Mixed doubles:-Medal count:- External links :*... |
Peter Gade Peter Gade Peter Høeg Gade is a Danish professional badminton player. He currently resides in Holte in Copenhagen... |
Jens Eriksen Jens Eriksen Jens Dyrløv Eriksen is a male badminton player from Denmark.-2004 Olympics:He played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles.... Martin Lundgaard HansenMartin Lundgaard Hansen Martin Lundgaard Hansen is a male badminton player from Denmark.-2004 Summer Olympics:Hansen competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Jens Eriksen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Howard Bach and Kevin Qi Han of the United States in the second... |
Donna Kellogg Donna Kellogg Donna Victoria Kellogg MBE is an English badminton player. She first played badminton at the age of 10.-Career:Her first representative match for England was against China at the World Championships 1997 in Scotland... Gail EmmsGail Emms Gail Elizabeth Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments.... |
Thomas Laybourn Thomas Laybourn Thomas Laybourn is a male badminton player from Denmark.Laybourn won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Kamilla Rytter Juhl... Kamilla Rytter JuhlKamilla Rytter Juhl Kamilla Rytter Juhl is a female badminton player from Denmark.Juhl won the 2006 European Badminton Championships in mixed doubles with partner Thomas Laybourn, and a bronze medal in women's doubles with Lena Frier Kristiansen... |
Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
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| 2004 2004 European Badminton Championships The 19th European Badminton Championships were held in Geneva, Switzerland, between 16 and 24 April 2004.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
 Mia AudinaMia Audina Mia Audina Tjiptawan ; born 22 August 1979) is a former Chinese Indonesian badminton player who represented Indonesia and later the Netherlands in international competitions. A badminton prodigy, Audina first played Uber Cup for Indonesia at fourteen, winning the decisive final match in the... |
Lotte Bruil Lotte Bruil Lotte Bruil-Jonathans is a female badminton player from the Netherlands.... Mia AudinaMia Audina Mia Audina Tjiptawan ; born 22 August 1979) is a former Chinese Indonesian badminton player who represented Indonesia and later the Netherlands in international competitions. A badminton prodigy, Audina first played Uber Cup for Indonesia at fourteen, winning the decisive final match in the... |
Nathan Robertson Nathan Robertson Nathan James Robertson is an English badminton player who has achieved international success in both the men's events and the mixed doubles event... Gail EmmsGail Emms Gail Elizabeth Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments.... |
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| 2002 2002 European Badminton Championships The 18th European Badminton Championships were held in Malmö, Sweden, between 13 and 20 April 2002, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and Svenska Badmintonförbundet.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Peter Rasmussen |
Yao Jie |
Jane F. Bramsen Jane F. Bramsen -Career:Bramsen won the gold medal at the 2002 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Ann-Lou Jørgensen.-References:... Ann-Lou JørgensenAnn-Lou Jørgensen -Career:Jørgensen competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Rikke Olsen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Nicole Grether and Juliane Schenk of Germany in the second. In the quarterfinals, Jørgensen and Olsen lost to Huang Sui and Gao Ling of... |
Jens Eriksen Jens Eriksen Jens Dyrløv Eriksen is a male badminton player from Denmark.-2004 Olympics:He played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles.... Mette SchjoldagerMette Schjoldager Mette Schjoldager is a female badminton player from Denmark.-Career:Schjoldager competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Pernille Harder... |
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| 2000 2000 European Badminton Championships The 17th European Badminton Championships were held in Glasgow, Scotland, between 25 and 29 April 2000, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Scottish Badminton Union.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Peter Gade Peter Gade Peter Høeg Gade is a Danish professional badminton player. He currently resides in Holte in Copenhagen... |
Camilla Martin Camilla Martin Camilla Martin Nygaard née Martin is a retired badminton player from Denmark. She and Lene Køppen, who played two decades earlier, are the only Danish women to have won both the All-England and World singles titles.... |
Jens Eriksen Jens Eriksen Jens Dyrløv Eriksen is a male badminton player from Denmark.-2004 Olympics:He played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles.... Jesper LarsenJesper Larsen Jesper Larsen is a male badminton player from Denmark, won the gold medal at the 2000 European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with partner Jens Eriksen.-References:... |
Donna Kellogg Donna Kellogg Donna Victoria Kellogg MBE is an English badminton player. She first played badminton at the age of 10.-Career:Her first representative match for England was against China at the World Championships 1997 in Scotland... Joanne GoodeJoanne Goode Joanne Goode is a former English female badminton player.-Career:Goode competed in badminton at the 2000 Summer Olympics in mixed doubles with Simon Archer and won a bronze medal... |
Michael Søgaard Michael Søgaard -Summer Olympics:He played badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles. In men's doubles, Søgaard and his partner Henrik Svarrer were defeated in the round of 16 by Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky of Indonesia 15-10, 15-7. He also competed in mixed doubles with partner... Rikke OlsenRikke Olsen -2004 Summer Olympics:Olsen competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Ann-Lou Jørgensen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Nicole Grether and Juliane Schenk of Germany in the second... |
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| 1998 1998 European Badminton Championships The 16th European Badminton Championships were held in Sofia, Bulgaria, between 18 and 25 April 1998, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Bulgarian Badminton Federation.-Medalists:-Medal account:-Sources:*... |
Simon Archer Simon Archer Simon Archer is an English badminton player.Archer once held the world record for the fastest smash at 162 mph.-Career:-Summer Olympics:... Chris HuntChris Hunt (badminton) -Career:Hunt won the gold medal at the European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with Simon Archer in 1994 and 1998. In 1996 they won the bronze medal.... |
Rikke Olsen Rikke Olsen -2004 Summer Olympics:Olsen competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Ann-Lou Jørgensen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Nicole Grether and Juliane Schenk of Germany in the second... Marlene ThomsenMarlene Thomsen Marlene Thomsen is a former badminton player from Denmark.-1992 Summer Olympics:Thomsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen. In the first round, they defeated Denyse Julien and Doris Piche of Canada 15-7, 15-7... |
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| 1996 1996 European Badminton Championships The 15th European Badminton Championships were held in Herning, Denmark, between 13 and 20 April 1996, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Danmarks Badminton Forbund.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen is a retired Danish badminton player who won major international singles titles in the 1990s, and ranks among Denmark's badminton greats.-Badminton career:... |
Thomas Lund Thomas Lund Thomas Lund is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Career:Lund was one of the world's leading doubles specialists of the 1990s, particularly in mixed doubles. He was a silver medalist in both men's and mixed doubles at the 1991 IBF World Championships... Jon Holst-ChristensenJon Holst-Christensen Jon Holst-Christensen is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Summer Olympics:Jon Holst-Christensen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Thomas Lund... |
Lisbeth Stuer-Lauridsen Lisbeth Stuer-Lauridsen -Career:She won the silver medal at the 1993 IBF World Championships in women's doubles with Lotte Olsen.Stuer-Lauridsen was from 1993 to 1997 ranked between 1 and 3 on the world ranking list in women's doubles.-Summer Olympics:... Marlene ThomsenMarlene Thomsen Marlene Thomsen is a former badminton player from Denmark.-1992 Summer Olympics:Thomsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen. In the first round, they defeated Denyse Julien and Doris Piche of Canada 15-7, 15-7... |
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| 1994 1994 European Badminton Championships The 14th European Badminton Championships were held in Den Bosch, Netherlands, between 10 and 17 April 1994, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Nederlandse Badminton Bond.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
 Lim XiaoqingLim Xiaoqing Lim Xiaoqing is a retired female badminton player originally from China who migrated to Sweden.She won three European Badminton Championships, one in women's singles in 1994, and two in women's doubles in 1992 and 1994... |
Simon Archer Simon Archer Simon Archer is an English badminton player.Archer once held the world record for the fastest smash at 162 mph.-Career:-Summer Olympics:... Chris HuntChris Hunt (badminton) -Career:Hunt won the gold medal at the European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with Simon Archer in 1994 and 1998. In 1996 they won the bronze medal.... |
Christine Magnusson Christine Magnusson Christine Magnusson is a retired female Swedish badminton player.-Career:She won the bronze medal at the 1989 IBF World Championships and a silver medal at the 1991 IBF World Championships in women's doubles with Maria Bengtsson. She also represented Sweden at the 1992 Summer Olympics and 1996... Lim XiaoqingLim Xiaoqing Lim Xiaoqing is a retired female badminton player originally from China who migrated to Sweden.She won three European Badminton Championships, one in women's singles in 1994, and two in women's doubles in 1992 and 1994... |
Michael Søgaard Michael Søgaard -Summer Olympics:He played badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles. In men's doubles, Søgaard and his partner Henrik Svarrer were defeated in the round of 16 by Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky of Indonesia 15-10, 15-7. He also competed in mixed doubles with partner... Catrine BengtssonCatrine Bengtsson -Career:Bengtsson competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in women's singles and women's doubles with Maria Bengtsson, and they lost in quarterfinals to Guan Weizhen and Nong Qunhua, of China, 15-4, 15-9.... |
Sweden Sweden national badminton team The Sweden national badminton team represents Sweden in international badminton team competitions.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - 7th / 8th*1986 - 7th / 8th*1988 - 7th / 8th*1990 - 7th / 8th*1992 - 5th / 6th... |
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| 1992 1992 European Badminton Championships The 13th European Badminton Championships were held in Glasgow, Scotland, between 12 and 18 April 1992, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the BadmintonScotland.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Pernille Nedergaard Pernille Nedergaard Pernille Nedergaard is a retired female badminton player from Denmark.She won the European Badminton Championships in women's singles in 1990 and 1992.-References:**... |
Thomas Lund Thomas Lund Thomas Lund is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Career:Lund was one of the world's leading doubles specialists of the 1990s, particularly in mixed doubles. He was a silver medalist in both men's and mixed doubles at the 1991 IBF World Championships... Jon Holst-ChristensenJon Holst-Christensen Jon Holst-Christensen is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Summer Olympics:Jon Holst-Christensen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Thomas Lund... |
Thomas Lund Thomas Lund Thomas Lund is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Career:Lund was one of the world's leading doubles specialists of the 1990s, particularly in mixed doubles. He was a silver medalist in both men's and mixed doubles at the 1991 IBF World Championships... Pernille DupontPernille Dupont Pernille Dupont is a retired female badminton player from Denmark.She won the silver medal at the 1991 IBF World Championships in mixed doubles with Thomas Lund. She competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with Grete Mogensen.-External links:*... |
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| 1990 1990 European Badminton Championships The 12th European Badminton Championships were held in Moscow, Soviet Union, between 8 and 14 April 1990, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Sovietic Badminton Federation.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Steve Baddeley Steve Baddeley Steve Baddeley is a retired male badminton player from England who excelled from the early 1980s to the early 1990s.-Career:Baddeley won the English men's singles title in 1982, 1985, and 1987... |
Jan Paulsen Jan Paulsen (badminton) Jan Paulsen is a retired badminton player from Denmark.Paulsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Henrik Svarrer. They lost in the quarterfinals to Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, of China, 15-11, 12-15, 17-14.-External links:*... Henrik SvarrerHenrik Svarrer Henrik Svarrer is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.Svarrer competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Jan Paulsen. They lost in quarterfinals to Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, of China, 15-11, 12-15, 17-14.... |
Dorte Kjær Dorte Kjær Dorte Kjær is a retired female badminton player from Denmark. Kjær won the gold medal at the 1988 and 1990 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Nettie Nielsen.-References:... Nettie NielsenNettie Nielsen Nettie Nielsen is a retired female badminton player from Denmark. Nielsen won the gold medal at the 1988 and 1990 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Dorte Kjær.-References:... |
Jon Holst-Christensen Jon Holst-Christensen Jon Holst-Christensen is a retired male badminton player from Denmark.-Summer Olympics:Jon Holst-Christensen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Thomas Lund... Grete MogensenGrete Mogensen Grete Mogensen is a retired female badminton player from Denmark.-Career:She won the bronze medal at the 1991 IBF World Championships in mixed doubles with Jon Holst-Christensen.-References:... |
Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
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| 1988 1988 European Badminton Championships The 11th European Badminton Championships were held in Kristiansand, Norway, between 10 and 16 April 1988, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Norges Badminton Forbund.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Darren Hall Darren Hall (badminton) Darren Hall is a retired badminton player from Great Britain who is generally rated as one of the very best, if not the best, men's singles players that Britain has produced.-Career:... |
Kirsten Larsen Kirsten Larsen -Career:Larsen won the gold medal at the 1988 European Badminton Championships in women's singles.-External links:*... |
Jens Peter Nierhoff Jens Peter Nierhoff Jens Peter Nierhoff is a retired badminton player of Denmark, noted for his powerful smash, who won a number of international titles in singles and men's doubles during the 1980s.-Career:... Michael KjeldsenMichael Kjeldsen -Career:He won the bronze medal at the 1985 IBF World Championships in men's doubles with Mark Christensen. He won men's doubles at the European Badminton Championships in 1988 with Jens Peter Nierhoff.-References:**... |
Steen Fladberg Steen Fladberg Steen Fladberg is a retired male badminton player from Denmark, noted for his speed of foot, who excelled during the 1980s. Though a strong international level singles player, his biggest achievements came in doubles.-Career:... Gillian ClarkGillian Clark (badminton) Gillian Margaret Clark, MBE is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and currently a badminton television commentator.-Career:... |
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| 1986 1986 European Badminton Championships The 10th European Badminton Championships were held in Uppsala, Sweden, between 30 March and 5 April 1986, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Svenska Badmintonförbundet.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Morten Frost Morten Frost Morten Frost or Morten Frost Hansen, aka "Mr Badminton", is a former badminton player and later coach, who represented Denmark... |
Helen Troke Helen Troke Helen Troke, born November 7, 1964, MBE, is a retired female badminton player of England.-Career:She won the bronze medal at the 1983 IBF World Championships in women's singles, and gold at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. From 1982 to 1986 she won two singles and three team titles at the European... |
Steen Fladberg Steen Fladberg Steen Fladberg is a retired male badminton player from Denmark, noted for his speed of foot, who excelled during the 1980s. Though a strong international level singles player, his biggest achievements came in doubles.-Career:... Jesper HelledieJesper Helledie Jesper Helledie is a retired male badminton player from Denmark. Though a highly regarded prospect in men's singles as a young player, he eventually became a doubles specialist, overcoming two ruptures of his achilles tendon during his career.-Career:... |
Gillian Clark Gillian Clark (badminton) Gillian Margaret Clark, MBE is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and currently a badminton television commentator.-Career:... Gillian GowersGillian Gowers Gillian Gowers is a retired female badminton player from England.-Career:She won the bronze medal at the 1985 IBF World Championships in mixed doubles with Nigel Tier.... |
Martin Dew Martin Dew Martin Dew is a former English male badminton player who specialized in doubles.Dew won two medals in the World Championships, a silver medal in 1983 for men's doubles and a bronze medal in 1987 for mixed doubles. He shared the mixed doubles title at the prestigious All-England Championships twice... Gillian GilksGillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... |
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| 1984 1984 European Badminton Championships The 9th European Badminton Championships were held in Preston, England, between 8 and 14 April 1984, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and Badminton England.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Martin Dew Martin Dew Martin Dew is a former English male badminton player who specialized in doubles.Dew won two medals in the World Championships, a silver medal in 1983 for men's doubles and a bronze medal in 1987 for mixed doubles. He shared the mixed doubles title at the prestigious All-England Championships twice... Mike TredgettMike Tredgett Mike Tredgett is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and played at the world level for more than a decade, winning numerous international men's doubles and mixed doubles titles.... |
Karen Chapman Karen Chapman -Career:She won the bronze medal at the 1983 IBF World Championships in mixed doubles with Mike Tredgett.-References:**... Gillian ClarkGillian Clark (badminton) Gillian Margaret Clark, MBE is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and currently a badminton television commentator.-Career:... |
England England national badminton team The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place... |
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| 1982 1982 European Badminton Championships The 8th European Badminton Championships were held in Böblingen, West Germany, between 13 and 18 April 1982, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V..-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Women's singles:... |
Jens Peter Nierhoff Jens Peter Nierhoff Jens Peter Nierhoff is a retired badminton player of Denmark, noted for his powerful smash, who won a number of international titles in singles and men's doubles during the 1980s.-Career:... |
Lene Køppen Lene Køppen Lene Køppen is a former badminton player from Denmark who won numerous Danish national and major international championships from the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Noted for her speed and athleticism, she and Camilla Martin are the only Danish women to win both the World and All-England ... |
Stefan Karlsson Stefan Karlsson Stefan Karlsson, born November 5, 1955, is a retired male badminton player from Sweden. He later changed name to Stefan Mellgård.Though he played Thomas Cup singles for Sweden and won the Swedish national singles title twice, his greatest successes came in doubles... Thomas KihlströmThomas Kihlström Thomas Kihlström is a former badminton player from Sweden known for his agility, tactical astuteness, and coolness under pressure. Though an impressive singles player early in his career, his greatest successes came in doubles.... |
Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... Gillian ClarkGillian Clark (badminton) Gillian Margaret Clark, MBE is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and currently a badminton television commentator.-Career:... |
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| 1980 1980 European Badminton Championships The 7th European Badminton Championships were held in Groningen , between 17 and 20 April 1980, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Nederlandse Badminton Bond.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Flemming Delfs Flemming Delfs Flemming Delfs is a former Danish badminton player who won Danish national and international championships from the early 1970s to the early 1980s.-Career:... |
 Liselotte BlumerLiselotte Blumer -Career:In 1980 Blumer was a surprise winner of the women's singles gold medal at the European Badminton Championships. The powerfully built Blumer won the Swiss national women's singles title sixteen times, fifteen of them consecutively between 1973 and 1987, and the Swiss Open women's singles... |
Claes Nordin Claes Nordin -Career:Nordin won the gold medal at the 1980 European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with Stefan Karlsson.-References:... Stefan KarlssonStefan Karlsson Stefan Karlsson, born November 5, 1955, is a retired male badminton player from Sweden. He later changed name to Stefan Mellgård.Though he played Thomas Cup singles for Sweden and won the Swedish national singles title twice, his greatest successes came in doubles... |
Nora Perry Nora Perry Nora Perry is an English former badminton player noted for her anticipation, racket control, and tactical astuteness. A doubles specialist, Perry won numerous major titles, with a variety of partners, from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. These included six All-England mixed doubles and two... Jane WebsterJane Webster Jane Webster is a retired English female badminton player noted for her strong and consistent shot-making. Though competitive at a world-class level in singles, her greatest success came in doubles.-Career:... |
Mike Tredgett Mike Tredgett Mike Tredgett is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and played at the world level for more than a decade, winning numerous international men's doubles and mixed doubles titles.... Nora PerryNora Perry Nora Perry is an English former badminton player noted for her anticipation, racket control, and tactical astuteness. A doubles specialist, Perry won numerous major titles, with a variety of partners, from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. These included six All-England mixed doubles and two... |
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| 1978 1978 European Badminton Championships The 6th European Badminton Championships were held in Preston , between 13 April and 15 April 1978, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Badminton England.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Lene Køppen Lene Køppen Lene Køppen is a former badminton player from Denmark who won numerous Danish national and major international championships from the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Noted for her speed and athleticism, she and Camilla Martin are the only Danish women to win both the World and All-England ... |
Ray Stevens Ray Stevens (badminton) Ray Stevens is a former English badminton player. A winner of numerous English national championships and international titles in both singles and doubles, his strengths were his power, tenacity, and concentration.... Mike TredgettMike Tredgett Mike Tredgett is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and played at the world level for more than a decade, winning numerous international men's doubles and mixed doubles titles.... |
Nora Perry Nora Perry Nora Perry is an English former badminton player noted for her anticipation, racket control, and tactical astuteness. A doubles specialist, Perry won numerous major titles, with a variety of partners, from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. These included six All-England mixed doubles and two... Anne StattAnne Statt Anne Statt is a retired female badminton player from Denmark, who later started for England.-Career:Statt won the gold medal at the 1978 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Nora Perry.-References:***... |
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| 1976 1976 European Badminton Championships The 5th European Badminton Championships were held in Dublin, Ireland, between 6 and 7 April 1976, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Badminton Union of Ireland.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... |
Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... Susan WhetnallSusan Whetnall Susan Whetnall is a former English female badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s... |
Derek Talbot Derek Talbot Derek Talbot is a former English badminton player. One of Britain's best ever "all-rounders," he won multiple English National Championships, as well as numerous international titles, in badminton's three events - singles, doubles, and mixed doubles... Gillian GilksGillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... |
Denmark Denmark national badminton team The Denmark national badminton team is a badminton team located in Denmark and represents the nation of Denmark in international badminton team competitions... |
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| 1974 1974 European Badminton Championships The 4th European Badminton Championships were held in Vienna , between 18 and 20 April 1974, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Österreichischer Badminton Verband.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Sture Johnsson Sture Johnsson Sture Johnsson is a retired badminton player from Sweden who won numerous Swedish national and international men's singles titles. His game was characterized by impressive mobility and a powerful overhead smash.-Career:... |
 Willi BraunWilli Braun -Career:A doubles specialist noted for his ability to "cut off" the shuttle in the forecourt, Braun won the gold medal at the 1972 and 1974 European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with Roland Maywald. They reached the semifinal of the All-England Championships on three occasions and won... Roland MaywaldRoland Maywald Roland Maywald is a former German badminton player who won numerous German national and other European titles from the late 1960s to the mid 1980's. Though he won the German national singles title in 1974, Maywald was primarily a doubles specialist... |
Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... Margaret BeckMargaret Beck Margaret Beck is a retired badminton player from England who ranked among the world's best during most of the 1970s.-Playing career:... |
England England national badminton team The England national badminton team represents England in international badminton team competitions and is controlled by Badminton England, the governing body for badminton in England.-Participation in BWF competitions:Thomas Cup *1984 - Third Place... |
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| 1972 1972 European Badminton Championships The 3rd European Badminton Championships were held in Karlskrona , between 14 and 16 April 1972, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Svenska Badmintonförbundet.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Wolfgang Bochow Wolfgang Bochow Wolfgang Bochow is a retired male badminton player from West Germany who rated among the world's best in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Tall and powerful, he had one of the strongest backhands in the game.-Career:... |
Margaret Beck Margaret Beck Margaret Beck is a retired badminton player from England who ranked among the world's best during most of the 1970s.-Playing career:... |
Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... Judy Hashman |
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| 1970 1970 European Badminton Championships The 2nd European Badminton Championships were held in Port Talbot , between 17 and 19 April 1970, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Welsh Badminton Union.-Medalists:-Medal account:-References:... |
Sture Johnsson Sture Johnsson Sture Johnsson is a retired badminton player from Sweden who won numerous Swedish national and international men's singles titles. His game was characterized by impressive mobility and a powerful overhead smash.-Career:... |
Eva Twedberg Eva Twedberg Eva Twedberg is a former Swedish badminton player who won women's singles at numerous international championships. Noted for her stamina and swift court coverage, her peak years were the late 1960s and the early 1970s... |
Elo Hansen Elo Hansen Elo Hansen is a retired male badminton player from Denmark who won international titles in all three events from the late 1960s through the mid 1970s.-Career:... Per WalsoePer Walsoe Per Walsoe is a retired male badminton player from Denmark who won numerous Danish national and international doubles titles from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s.-Career:... |
Margaret Boxall Margaret Boxall Margaret Boxall is a retired badminton player from England.-Career:Boxall won the gold medal at the 1968 and the 1970 European Badminton Championships in women's doubles with Susan Whetnall. They also won women's doubles at the prestigious All-England Championships in both 1969 and 1970.-... Susan WhetnallSusan Whetnall Susan Whetnall is a former English female badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s... |
David Eddy David Eddy David Eddy is a retired badminton player from England who won national and international titles from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.-Career:... Susan WhetnallSusan Whetnall Susan Whetnall is a former English female badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s... |
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| 1968 1968 European Badminton Championships The 1st European Badminton Championships were held in Bochum , between 19 and 21 April 1968, and hosted by the European Badminton Union and the Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V..-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Women's singles:-Men's doubles:... |
Irmgard Latz Irmgard Latz Irmgard Latz is a former female badminton player from Germany.-Career:She won the gold medal at the 1968 European Badminton Championships in women's singles... |
David Eddy David Eddy David Eddy is a retired badminton player from England who won national and international titles from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.-Career:... Roger Powell |
Tony Jordan Susan Whetnall Susan Whetnall Susan Whetnall is a former English female badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s... |
Successful players
Below is the list of the most ever successful players in the European Badminton Championships:| Name | MS | WS | MD | WD | XD | Total |
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| Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks Gillian Gilks is a former badminton player from England who won numerous major titles in all three events between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.Tall and slender in her badminton prime, with elegant, accurate strokes, Gilks is the most successful player ever in the... |
2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | ||
| Peter Gade Peter Gade Peter Høeg Gade is a Danish professional badminton player. He currently resides in Holte in Copenhagen... |
5 | 5 | ||||
| Susan Whetnall Susan Whetnall Susan Whetnall is a former English female badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s... |
3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Mike Tredgett Mike Tredgett Mike Tredgett is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and played at the world level for more than a decade, winning numerous international men's doubles and mixed doubles titles.... |
3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Jens Eriksen Jens Eriksen Jens Dyrløv Eriksen is a male badminton player from Denmark.-2004 Olympics:He played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles.... |
4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Nora Perry Nora Perry Nora Perry is an English former badminton player noted for her anticipation, racket control, and tactical astuteness. A doubles specialist, Perry won numerous major titles, with a variety of partners, from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. These included six All-England mixed doubles and two... |
2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Gillian Clark Gillian Clark (badminton) Gillian Margaret Clark, MBE is a former English badminton player who specialized in doubles and currently a badminton television commentator.-Career:... |
3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Martin Dew Martin Dew Martin Dew is a former English male badminton player who specialized in doubles.Dew won two medals in the World Championships, a silver medal in 1983 for men's doubles and a bronze medal in 1987 for mixed doubles. He shared the mixed doubles title at the prestigious All-England Championships twice... |
1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Michael Søgaard Michael Søgaard -Summer Olympics:He played badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in men's doubles and mixed doubles. In men's doubles, Søgaard and his partner Henrik Svarrer were defeated in the round of 16 by Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky of Indonesia 15-10, 15-7. He also competed in mixed doubles with partner... |
4 | 4 | ||||
| Rikke Olsen Rikke Olsen -2004 Summer Olympics:Olsen competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Ann-Lou Jørgensen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Nicole Grether and Juliane Schenk of Germany in the second... |
1 | 3 | 4 |
Medal count
| 1 | 60 | 54 | 62 | 176 | |
| 2 | 43 | 34 | 50 | 127 | |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 48 | 78 | |
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 35 | |
| 5 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 34 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | * | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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