Denis Constantin

Denis Constantin (born 29 July 1980) is a former Mauritian badminton player, and later represented Australia.[1][2] He was the men's singles gold medallist at the 2000 African Championships, and in the men's doubles event partnered with Eddy Clarisse.[3] He then defend the men's doubles gold in 2002 partnered with Stephan Beeharry.[4] Constantin competed for Mauritius at the 1998, and 2002 Commonwealth Games, also at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[5][6] He was awarded Athlete of the Month by the Mauritius Sports Council in June 2001.[7] Constantin graduated from the La Trobe University in Melbourne, and now work as physiotherapists.[8]

Denis Constantin
Personal information
Country Australia
Born (1980-07-29) 29 July 1980
Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius
ResidenceQueensland, Australia
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
EventMen's singles & doubles
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Mauritius
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 Casablanca Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 2000 Bauchi Men's singles
Gold medal – first place 2000 Bauchi Men's doubles
Silver medal – second place 2000 Bauchi Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Casablanca Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Casablanca Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Rose Hill Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Rose Hill Men's doubles
BWF profile

Achievements

African Championships

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2002 Casablanca, Morocco Nigeria Abimbola Odejoke 5–7, 6–8, 7–2 Bronze Bronze
2000 Bauchi, Nigeria Nigeria Ola Fagbemi 15–11, 15–8 Gold Gold
1998 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius South Africa Johan Kleingeld 15–8, 4–15, 6–15 Bronze Bronze

Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2002 Casablanca, Morocco Mauritius Stephan Beeharry South Africa Johan Kleingeld
South Africa Chris Dednam		 Gold Gold
2000 Bauchi, Nigeria Mauritius Eddy Clarisse Nigeria Dotun Akinsanya
Nigeria Abimbola Odejoke		 15–2, 15–8 Gold Gold
1998 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Mauritius Stephan Beeharry South Africa Gavin Polmans
South Africa Neale Woodroffe		 6–15, 15–10, 15–17 Bronze Bronze

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2000 Bauchi, Nigeria Mauritius Selvon Marudamuthu Nigeria Abimbola Odejoke
Nigeria Bridget Ibenero		 15–5, 16–17, 12–15 Silver Silver

IBF International

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2001 South Africa International South Africa Chris Dednam 15–6, 15–4 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2001 South Africa International Mauritius Stephan Beeharry Mauritius Geenesh Dussain
Mauritius Yogeshsingh Mahadnac		 15–13, 17–16 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
1999 Fiji International Australia Peter Blackburn New Zealand Geoffrey Bellingham
New Zealand Daniel Shirley		 15–13, 15–12 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner

References
  1. "Players: Denis Constantin". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. "Ile Maurice: Badminton - Sélection nationale : Denis Constantin se désiste". allafrica.com (in French). L'Express. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. "Nigeria: When Bauchi Played Host to Badminton". allafrica.com. This Day. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  4. "BADMINTON : Championnats d'Afrique, Smashing Mauritius !" (in French). Le Mauricien. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  5. "Denis Constantin". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  6. "Denis Constantin". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. "Winners of Allsport Awards". Mauritius Sports Council. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  8. "Denis Constantin". Physio Plus. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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