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Ratchanok Intanon
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Ratchanok Intanon

Badminton

Ratchanok Intanon is a Thai badminton player who became the first Thai to become No.1 in women's singles. She is known for her relaxed hitting motion and light footwork, which has been described as 'balletic' by commentators such as Gillian Clark. She became the world champion in women's singles in 2013.

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About: In 2008, Intanon entered the international circuit at the age of 13. The first international tournament she played was the Laos International series, in which she played both singles and doubles. She lost the singles final to Vietnam's Lê Ngọc Nguyên Nhung. Intanon won her first individual international title in 2009 by winning the Vietnam International Challenge when she was 14. She made history by becoming the youngest-ever champion at the 2009 BWF World Junior Championships at 14 in Malaysia by beating her compatriot Porntip Buranaprasertsuk.

Achievements:

CompetitionMedalYearLocationEvent
World ChampionshipsGold2013GuangzhouWomen’s singles
World ChampionshipsBronze2019BaselWomen’s singles
Sudirman CupBronze2013Kuala LumpurMixed team
Sudirman CupBronze2017Gold CoastMixed team
Sudirman CupBronze2019NanningMixed team
Uber CupSilver2018BangkokWomen’s team
Uber CupBronze2012WuhanWomen’s team
Uber CupBronze2020AarhusWomen’s team
Uber CupBronze2022BangkokWomen’s team
Asian GamesSilver2010GuangzhouWomen’s team
Asian GamesBronze2018Jakarta–PalembangWomen’s team
Asian ChampionshipsGold2015WuhanWomen’s singles
Asia Team ChampionshipsBronze2016HyderabadWomen’s team
SEA GamesGold2011Jakarta–PalembangWomen’s team
SEA GamesGold2015SingaporeWomen’s team
SEA GamesGold2019PhilippinesWomen’s team
SEA GamesSilver2009VientianeWomen’s singles
SEA GamesBronze2009VientianeWomen’s team
SEA GamesBronze2011Jakarta–PalembangWomen’s singles
World Junior ChampionshipsGold2009Alor SetarGirls’ singles
World Junior ChampionshipsGold2010GuadalajaraGirls’ singles
World Junior ChampionshipsGold2011TaipeiGirls’ singles
World Junior ChampionshipsBronze2009Alor SetarMixed team
Asian Junior ChampionshipsBronze2009Kuala LumpurMixed team
Asian Junior ChampionshipsBronze2010Kuala LumpurGirls’ doubles
Asian Junior ChampionshipsBronze2010Kuala LumpurMixed team

Rank in World: 14

Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratchanokmay/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RatchanokMay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ratchanokintanonmay/

Country: Thailand

Ratings: 2.0

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