Dotun Akinsanya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 20 January 1981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
Dotun Akinsanya (born 20 January 1981) is a Nigerian badminton player. [1] He won the silver medals in the men's doubles and mixed team event, also the bronze medal in the men's singles at the 2003 All-Africa Games. [2] Akinsanya later captured the gold medal in 2007 All-Africa Games in the mixed team event. [3]
In 2002, he represented his country at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. [4] In 2003, he received a scholarship from the Olympic Solidarity's Youth Development Program with a partnership with International Badminton Federation, for preparations of talented youngsters for future Olympic Games, specifically the Beijing 2008 Olympics. [5] Although won the 2004 African Championships, he failed to qualify at the 2004 Olympic Games, after his world ranking down to South African player. [6]
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2003 | Indoor Sports Halls National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria | ![]() | –, – | ![]() |
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2003 | Indoor Sports Halls National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | –, – | ![]() |
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2004 | National Badminton Centre, Rose Hill, Mauritius | ![]() | 5–15, 15–10, 15–6 | ![]() |
2002 | Casablanca, Morocco | ![]() | Walkover | ![]() |
Men's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2004 | National Badminton Centre, Rose Hill, Mauritius | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2–15, 6–15 | ![]() |
2002 | Casablanca, Morocco | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 5–7, 6–8, Retired | ![]() |
2000 | Multi-Purpose Sports Hall, Bauchi, Nigeria | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2–15, 8–15 | ![]() |
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2002 | Nigeria International | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–15, 1–15 | ![]() |
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