Margaret Nankabirwa (born 6 July 1987) is a Ugandan female badminton player.[2][3]
| Margaret Nankabirwa | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Born | 6 July 1987 Nsambya, Uganda[1] |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Women's | |
| Highest ranking | 295 (WS) 2 Feb 2012 132 (WD) 29 Mar 2012 303 (XD) 26 Aug 2010 |
Medal record | |
| BWF profile | |
Career
editNankabirwa started playing badminton in 2008, inspired by her mother.[1] In 2010, she competed at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India and defeated by Alex Bruce of Canada in the first round of women's singles event. In 2014, she competed in Glasgow, Scotland and defeated in first round in women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles event.[1][4]
Achievements
editAfrican Badminton Championships
editWomen's Doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Arat Kilo Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Bridget Shamim Bangi
|
 Annari Viljoen Michelle Edwards
|
10–21, 13–21 |  Bronze
|
BWF International Challenge/Series
editWomen's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Uganda International |  Karen Foo Kune
|
16–21, 9–21 |  Runner-up
|
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kenya International | Bridget Shamim Bangi
|
 Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan Grace Gabriel
|
18–21, 9–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2013 | Uganda International | Bridget Shamim Bangi
|
Shama Aboobakar Grace Gabriel
|
13–21, 21–18, 12–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2009 | Uganda International | Bridget Shamim Bangi
|
Rose Nakalya Norah Nassimbwa
|
21–16, 21–10 |  Winner
|
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
References
edit- ^ a b c "Margaret Nankabirwa Biography". g2014results.thecgf.com. Glasgow 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Players: Margaret Nankabirwa". bwfbadminton.com. Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Margaret Nankabirwa Full Profile". bwf.tournamentsoftware.com. Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Shehan qualifies for 200m semis". www.sundayobserver.lk. Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
External links
edit- Margaret Nankabirwa at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com
- Margaret Nankabirwa on Facebook
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