Ray Stevens (born 23 June 1951) is a former English badminton player and multiple National champion.
Biography
A winner of numerous English national championships and international titles in both singles and doubles, his strengths were his power, tenacity, and concentration.[1]
At the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, Stevens became stricken with a mild case of chicken pox, but was released from hospital just in time to compete in the men's doubles. He went on to win a silver medal.[2]
In 1977, Stevens won a bronze medal in the World Championships in men's doubles. He is also won nine medals in the European Badminton Championships, including two gold medals in men's doubles. He was also twice a runner-up in men's doubles at the prestigious All-England Championships with longtime partner Mike Tredgett.
In 1981 Stevens set a new record by winning his fifth English National Badminton Championships singles title.[3][4] The record stood until 1993 when his cousin Darren Hall won his sixth of ten titles.[5]
Achievements
World Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden |  Mike Tredgett
|
 Ade Chandra Christian Hadinata
|
8–15, 10–15 |  Bronze
|
International tournaments
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada Open |  Thomas Kihlström
|
Martin Dew Steve Baddeley
|
15–8, 15–11 |  Winner
|
| Rank | Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Championships | |||
| 1 | Men's doubles | 1976 | Dublin, IRE |
| 1 | Men's doubles | 1978 | Preston, ENG |
| 2 | Men's singles | 1982 | Böblingen, GER |
| 3 | Men's singles | 1972 | Karlskrona, SWE |
| 3 | Men's doubles | 1974 | Vienna, AUT |
| 3 | Men's singles | 1978 | Preston, ENG |
| 3 3 |
Men's singles Men's doubles |
1980 | Groningen, NED |
| 3 | Men's doubles | 1982 | Böblingen, GER |
| Commonwealth Games | |||
| 2 | Men's doubles (with Mike Tredgett) | 1974 | Christchurch, NZL |
| 1 | Men's doubles (with Mike Tredgett) | 1978 | Edmonton, CAN |
| Open Championships | |||
| 2 | Men's doubles | 1972, 1980 | All England |
References
- ^ Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
- ^ "On the side lines" (PDF) (14 ed.). World Badminton. April 1974. p. 6. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Streeton, Richard. "Badminton." Times, 15 Dec. 1980, p. 7". Times Digital Archive.
- ^ "Streeton, Richard. "Badminton." Times, 13 Dec. 1980, p. 15". Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""Hall takes title for sixth time." Times, 8 Feb. 1993, p. 24". Times Digital Archives.
- European results
- English statistics
- All England champions 1899-2007
- Pat Davis: The Encyclopaedia of Badminton. Robert Hale, London, 1987, p. 157, ISBN 0-7090-2796-6
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