Nathalie Descamps
Encyclopedia
Nathalie Descamps (born 5 January 1983 in Bilzen
) is a female right-handed badminton
player from Belgium
. Until 2010, she has won 17 Belgian National Badminton Championships
.
.
She is currently ranked on place 108 (28 September 2008) in the Women's singles world ranking. In Belgium she is ranked number 1.
Descamps was selected for the European Players Olympic Forum 2008 (EPOF). In 2008, she received an invitation from the Badminton World Federation to participate to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, but the Belgian Olympic Committee
uses different selection criteria and decided not to withhold her selection.
During her international career, she participated in four consecutive European Championships
. Her best result was a bronze medal in Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes
) during the 2010 European Badminton Championships
. This was the first Belgian medal ever won on a European Championship.
Bilzen
Bilzen is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Bilzen had a total population of 30,057...
) is a female right-handed 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...
player from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. Until 2010, she has won 17 Belgian National Badminton Championships
Belgian National Badminton Championships
The Belgian National Badminton Championships is a tournament organized by the Belgian Badminton Federation to crown the best badminton players in Belgium. They are held since the season 1948/1949...
.
Biography
Nathalie Descamps currently plays for French First Division Club LUC Badminton Lille located in LilleLille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
.
She is currently ranked on place 108 (28 September 2008) in the Women's singles world ranking. In Belgium she is ranked number 1.
Descamps was selected for the European Players Olympic Forum 2008 (EPOF). In 2008, she received an invitation from the Badminton World Federation to participate to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, but the Belgian Olympic Committee
Belgian Olympic Committee
The Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee , abbreviated to COIB or BOIC, is the National Olympic Committee for Belgium. It was founded in 1906 and the administrative seat is located in Brussels.-List of presidents:...
uses different selection criteria and decided not to withhold her selection.
During her international career, she participated in four consecutive European Championships
European Badminton Championships
The European Badminton Championships is a tournament organized by the Badminton Europe . 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....
. Her best result was a bronze medal in Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes
Wouter Claes
Wouter Claes is a male left-handed Belgian badminton player. Wouter won 20 Belgian titles, 10 in mens doubles with Fréderic Mawet and Ruud Kuijten, 10 in mixed doubles with Manon Albinus, Corina Herrle and Nathalie Descamps.Wouter won 20 Flemish Championships in singles, mens doubles with Nico...
) during the 2010 European Badminton Championships
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...
. This was the first Belgian medal ever won on a European Championship.
Clubs
| Year | Club | Division | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | LUC Badminton Lille | 1st National | Lille Lille Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
| 2008-2009 | Webacsa | 1st National Belgian National Badminton League The Belgian National Badminton League, also known as Victor League , is the top interclub competition in Belgian badminton. There are 2 national divisions organized by the Belgian Badminton Federation. All other divisions are organized per region... |
Wellen Wellen Wellen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2008 Wellen had a total population of 7,102. The total area is 26.72 km², giving a population density of 266 inhabitants per km².... |
Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
| 2009-2010 | LUC Badminton Lille | 1st National | Lille Lille Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
2002
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's doubles (together with partner Veerle Rakels)
2003
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's doubles (together with partner Veerle Rakels)
2005
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's singles
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's doubles (together with partner Katrien Claes)
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter ClaesWouter ClaesWouter Claes is a male left-handed Belgian badminton player. Wouter won 20 Belgian titles, 10 in mens doubles with Fréderic Mawet and Ruud Kuijten, 10 in mixed doubles with Manon Albinus, Corina Herrle and Nathalie Descamps.Wouter won 20 Flemish Championships in singles, mens doubles with Nico...
)
2006
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's singles
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's doubles (together with partner Sofie Robbrecht)
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Semi Finalist Czech InternationalCzech International (badminton)The Czech Open in badminton is an international open held in the Czech Republic since 1993. This tournament followed the Czechoslovakian Open and is often used by European, in particular Danish, new generation talents as jump board into the European point....
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes) - Winner Irish International ChampionshipIrish International (badminton)The Irish International in badminton is an international open held in Ireland since 1902 and is thereby one of the oldest badminton tournaments in the world. It was interrupted by the two World Wars. This tournament is currently a part of the European Badminton Circuit.-21st century:Below is the...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
2007
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's singles
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's doubles (together with partner Sabine Devooght)
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Winner Croatian InternationalCroatian International (badminton)The Croatian International in badminton is an international open held in Croatia since 1999. The tournament belongs to the EBU Circuit. Croatian National Badminton Championships were established already in 1992.-Previous winners:-References:**...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes) - Quarter Finalist Turkiye InternationalTurkiye International (badminton)The Turkiye International in badminton is an international open held in Turkey since 2007.The tournament belongs to the EBU Circuit. Turkish National Badminton Championships are played since the year 1993.-Medalists:...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes) - Finalist Irish International ChampionshipIrish International (badminton)The Irish International in badminton is an international open held in Ireland since 1902 and is thereby one of the oldest badminton tournaments in the world. It was interrupted by the two World Wars. This tournament is currently a part of the European Badminton Circuit.-21st century:Below is the...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
2008
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's singles
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Finalist Austrian International ChampionshipsAustrian International (badminton)The Austrian International in badminton is an international open held in Austria since 1965. In the initial years they took place later annually every two years, but since 1973 it has been held annually.-Previous winners:-External links:**...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes) - Finalist Spanish OpenSpanish International Badminton TournamentThe Spanish International Badminton Tournament is held annually in Madrid since 1974, and is hosted by the Spanish Badminton Federation .- Winners :Below is the list of the past winners in this 21st century.-Successful players:...
Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes) - Finalist Spanish Open Women's doubles (together with partner Jillie CooperJillie CooperJillie Cooper is a professional badminton player who plays for Scotland.Cooper began her professional career in 2007. She first started playing senior international tournaments when she got to round '1/32' in the 'Scottish International open 2003' with her doubles partner in November 2003...
) - Semi Finalist Open Volant d'Or de Toulouse Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Quarter Finalist Yonex Belgian International Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Finalist Czech InternationalCzech International (badminton)The Czech Open in badminton is an international open held in the Czech Republic since 1993. This tournament followed the Czechoslovakian Open and is often used by European, in particular Danish, new generation talents as jump board into the European point....
Women's doubles (together with partner Severine Corvilain)
2009
- Winner Belgian National Championship Women's singles
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Winner of the Belgian National Badminton LeagueBelgian National Badminton LeagueThe Belgian National Badminton League, also known as Victor League , is the top interclub competition in Belgian badminton. There are 2 national divisions organized by the Belgian Badminton Federation. All other divisions are organized per region...
with her team Webacsa - Finalist Yonex Belgian International Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
2010
- Winner Belgian National Championship Mixed doubles (together with partner Wouter Claes)
- Bronze Medal Mixed doubles 2010 European Badminton Championships2010 European Badminton ChampionshipsThe 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...
(together with partner Wouter Claes)