Ray Sharp (badminton)

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Ray Sharp
Personal information
CountryEngland
Born (1945-04-23) 23 April 1945 (age 76)
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1970 Edinburgh Men's singles

Raymond 'Ray' Sharp is a former badminton player from England.

Career

Sharp was a two times national champion after winning the singles at the English National Badminton Championships in 1968 and 1969.

Sharp represented England and won a bronze medal in the men's singles, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.