Description: 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.
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:
Competition Medal Year Location Event World Championships Gold 2013 Guangzhou Women’s singles World Championships Bronze 2019 Basel Women’s singles Sudirman Cup Bronze 2013 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team Sudirman Cup Bronze 2017 Gold Coast Mixed team Sudirman Cup Bronze 2019 Nanning Mixed team Uber Cup Silver 2018 Bangkok Women’s team Uber Cup Bronze 2012 Wuhan Women’s team Uber Cup Bronze 2020 Aarhus Women’s team Uber Cup Bronze 2022 Bangkok Women’s team Asian Games Silver 2010 Guangzhou Women’s team Asian Games Bronze 2018 Jakarta–Palembang Women’s team Asian Championships Gold 2015 Wuhan Women’s singles Asia Team Championships Bronze 2016 Hyderabad Women’s team SEA Games Gold 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women’s team SEA Games Gold 2015 Singapore Women’s team SEA Games Gold 2019 Philippines Women’s team SEA Games Silver 2009 Vientiane Women’s singles SEA Games Bronze 2009 Vientiane Women’s team SEA Games Bronze 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women’s singles World Junior Championships Gold 2009 Alor Setar Girls’ singles World Junior Championships Gold 2010 Guadalajara Girls’ singles World Junior Championships Gold 2011 Taipei Girls’ singles World Junior Championships Bronze 2009 Alor Setar Mixed team Asian Junior Championships Bronze 2009 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team Asian Junior Championships Bronze 2010 Kuala Lumpur Girls’ doubles Asian Junior Championships Bronze 2010 Kuala Lumpur Mixed 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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