Ghazala Wadood
| Ghazala Wadood | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Born | Pakistan |
| Residence | Pakistan |
| Handedness | Right |
| Event | Singles, doubles and mixed doubles |
| BWF profile | |
Ghazala Wadood is a former badminton player from Pakistan.
Career[]
When Wadood started her career women played very few sports such as squash, table tennis, tennis and athletics.[1] She received support in her pursuits from her parents, both of whom were former sportspersons.[2] Her brother is the former badminton world number 2, .
National[]
Wadood is a five time national singles champion. She claimed her first title in 1983 and her last in 1990.[3] For three consecutive years, both brother and sister were Pakistan champions (1983-1985).[3]
International[]
Wadood represented Pakistan internationally between 1980 and 1992.[1]
In 1990, she competed at the Asian Games in Beijing, China. Participating in singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles, she lost in the round of 16 in all three events.[4] In singles, she lost to Thailand's Somharuthai Jaroensiri by 2 sets to nil (1-11 and 2-11).[4] In women's doubles, she partnered with . They lost to the Chinese pair by 2 sets to nil (5-15 and 4-15).[4] In 1991, Wadood was scheduled to play at the World Championships but ended up not competing.
References[]
- ^ a b Phd Thesis: A Comparative and Historical Analysis of Elite Sport Programs in Australia and Pakistan, 1947-2007 Mohammad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, 2007, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia pg. 229. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Phd Thesis: A Comparative and Historical Analysis of Elite Sport Programs in Australia and Pakistan, 1947-2007 Mohammad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, 2007, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia pg. 230. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Our Champions - BWF (Pakistan Olympic Association)". nocpakistan.org. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ a b c "Ghazala Wadood - Asian Games (1990)". www.tournamentsoftware.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
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