Johanna Kou | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | New Caledonia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | New Caledonia | 31 July 1975||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | Nouméa, New Caledonia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Highest ranking | 240 (WS 3 May 2012) 198 (WD 22 July 2010) 200 (XD 29 June 2016) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
Johanna Kou (born 31 July 1975) is a New Caledonian badminton player. [1] In 2009, she won the women's singles event at the Tahiti International tournament. [2] She competed in four Pacific Games with the acquired of six gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. [3]
Women's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2007 | Gymnasium at Apia Park, Apia, Samoa | Andra Whiteside | 21–16, 17–21, 17–21 | Silver |
2011 | François Anewy, Nouméa, New Caledonia | Cécile Kaddour | 11–21, 21–19, 21–9 | Bronze |
Women's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2007 | Gymnasium at Apia Park, Apia, Samoa | Cécile Sarengat | Danielle Whiteside Andra Whiteside | 18–21, 21–12, 21–8 | Gold |
2011 | François Anewy, Nouméa, New Caledonia | Cécile Kaddour | Danielle Whiteside Andra Whiteside | 21–14, 21–19 | Gold |
2019 | Faleata Sports Complex, Tuanaimato, Samoa | Dgeniva Matauli | Karyn Gibson Andra Whiteside | 21–17, 21–13 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2007 | Gymnasium at Apia Park, Apia, Samoa | Marc-Antoine Desaymoz | Ryan Fong Danielle Whiteside | Walkover | Gold |
2011 | François Anewy, Nouméa, New Caledonia | Marc-Antoine Desaymoz | William Jannic Cécile Kaddour | 11–21, 21–11, 15–21 | Silver |
2019 | Faleata Sports Complex, Tuanaimato, Samoa | Morgan Paitio | Yohan de Geoffroy Cecilia Moussy | 21–15, 21–10 | Bronze |
Women's doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2022 | Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | Marine Souviat | Jenica Lesourd Mélissa Mi You | 6–21, 17–21 | Silver |
Women's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2010 | Fiji International | Agnese Allegrini | 3–21, 4–21 | Runner-up |
2011 | Fiji International | Andra Whiteside | 7–21, 18–21 | Runner-up |
Women's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2010 | Nouméa International | Cecile Kaddour | Cathy Camerota Melissa Sanmoestanom | 22–20, 21–16 | Winner |
2011 | Fiji International | Cecile Kaddour | Andra Whiteside Danielle Whiteside | 21–19, 21–10 | Winner |
2015 | New Caledonia International | Maria Masinipeni | Julie Derne Cecilia Moussy | 21–11, 21–13 | Winner |
Mixed doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2010 | Fiji International | Arnaud Franzi | William Jannic Cecile Kaddour | 26–24, 21–18 | Winner |
2011 | Fiji International | Arnaud Franzi | Brent Munday Ashleigh Karl | 17–21, 16–21 | Runner-up |
2015 | New Caledonia International | Loic Mennesson | Shane Masinipeni Maria Masinipeni | 10–21, 13–21 | Runner-up |
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