Karen Foo Kune

Eileen Karen Lee Chin Foo Kune, born 29 May 1982 is a Mauritian badminton player, turned politician. Two times Mauritian Sportswoman of the Year (2004, 2009), ranked first in the African continent on several occasions.[1][2] She once participated at the Olympic Games (2008) and made it to the Commonwealth Games on several occasions (2002, 2006, 2010).[3] In 2011, she won the bronze medals at the All-Africa Games in the women's doubles and mixed team event.[4]

Karen Foo Kune
Personal information
Birth nameEileen Karen Lee Chin Foo Kune
Country Mauritius
Born (1982-05-29) 29 May 1982
Rose Hill, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Women's
Highest ranking81 (WS) 11 Mar 2010
69 (WD) 5 Apr 2012
259 (XD) 26 Aug 2010
BWF profile

Achievements

African Games

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2011 Maputo, Mozambique Priscilla Pillay-Vinayagam Annari Viljoen
Stacey Doubell
10–21, 14–21 Bronze

African Championships

Women's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Kerry-Lee Harrington 15–21, 19–21 Bronze
2006 Algiers, Algeria Juliette Ah-Wan 9–21, 17–21 Bronze

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2011 Marrakesh, Morocco Kate Foo Kune Annari Viljoen
Michelle Edwards
21–19, 9–21, 8–21 Bronze
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Grace Daniel Michelle Edwards
Chantal Botts
19–21, 12–21 Silver
2006 Algiers, Algeria Amrita Sawaram Stacey Doubell
Michelle Edwards
Bronze
2004 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Amrita Sawaram
Bronze
2002 Casablanca, Morocco Anusha Dajee Michelle Edwards
Chantal Botts
7–0, 7–8, 0–7 Bronze

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Stephan Beeharry Georgie Cupidon
Juliette Ah-Wan
14–21, 13–21 Bronze

BWF International Challenge/Series

Women's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2009 Mongolia International Monika Fašungová 21–18, 12–21, 15–21 Runner-up
2009 Uganda International Margaret Nankabirwa 21–16, 21–9 Winner
2002 Kenya International Grace Daniel 0–7, 5–7, 4–7 Runner-up

Women's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2006 Mauritius International Grace Daniel Chantal Botts
Kerry-Lee Harrington
21–15, 24–22 Winner
2002 Kenya International Anusha Dajee Rose Wanjala
Deepa A. Shah
7–2, 7–1, 7–4 Winner

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2010 Mauritius International Yoga Ukikasah Oliver Fossy
Elisa Chanteur
22–20, 22–20 Winner
  BWF International Challenge tournament
  BWF International Series tournament

References

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