Raj Popat | |
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Personal information | |
Country | Wales |
Born | Rogerstone, Newport, Wales | 17 June 1987
Men's singles & mixed doubles | |
Highest ranking | 87 (MS) 2 Sep 2010 103 (XD) 2 May 2013 |
BWF profile |
Raj Popat (born 17 June 1987) is a Welsh male badminton player. [1] [2] In 2007 and 2012, he won the Welsh National Badminton Championships in men's singles event. [2]
Mixed Doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2012 | Maldives International | Devi Tika Permatasari | Kavindi Ishandika Sirimannage Hasitha Chanaka | 21-17, 21-17 | Winner |
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