Ghazala Wadood

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

Ghazala Wadood is a former badminton player from Pakistan. She represented her country from 1980 to 1992, and was a five-time national singles champion. She is the sister of Tariq Wadood, who was also a national badminton champion, and represented Pakistan in international competitions as well.

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 followed it up with victories in 1984, 1985, 1989, and 1990.[3][4] For three consecutive years, both brother and sister were Pakistan national 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, doubles and mixed doubles events. She lost in the round of 16 in all three events.[5] In singles, she lost to Thailand's Somharuthai Jaroensiri by 2 sets to nil (1-11 and 2-11).[5] In women's doubles, she partnered with Afshan Shakeel. They lost to the Chinese pair of Guan Weizhen and Nong Qunhua by 2 sets to nil (5-15 and 4-15).[5][6]

In 1991, Wadood was scheduled to play at the World Championships, but ended up not competing.[7]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b "Our Champions - BWF (Pakistan Olympic Association)". nocpakistan.org. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  4. ^ "Pakistan Olympic Association". www.nocpakistan.org. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  5. ^ a b c "Ghazala Wadood - Asian Games (1990)". www.tournamentsoftware.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  6. ^ "Tournamentsoftware.com". www.tournamentsoftware.com. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  7. ^ "Ghazala WADOOD - Badminton Statistics". badmintonstatistics.net. Retrieved 2022-02-11.


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