| 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 | |
Margaret Nankabirwa (born 6 July 1987) is a Ugandan female badminton player. [2] [3]
Nankabirwa 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]
Women'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 |
Women'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 |
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