Ghazala Wadood

Ghazala Wadood is a former badminton player from Pakistan.

Ghazala Wadood
Personal information
Country Pakistan
BornPakistan
ResidencePakistan
HandednessRight
EventSingles, doubles and mixed doubles
BWF profile

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, Tariq Wadood.

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 Afshan Shakeel. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "Our Champions - BWF (Pakistan Olympic Association)". nocpakistan.org. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  4. "Ghazala Wadood - Asian Games (1990)". www.tournamentsoftware.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.


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