Ray Stevens (badminton)

Ray Stevens (born 23 June 1951) is a former English badminton player and multiple National champion.

Ray Stevens
Personal information
CountryEngland
Born23 June 1951 (1951-06-23) (age 72)
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  England
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1977 Malmö Men's doubles
Thomas Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1982 London Men's team
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1978 Edmonton Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1978 Edmonton Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1974 Christchurch Men's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Edmonton Men's singles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1976 Dublin Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1978 Preston Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1972 Karlskrona Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 1974 Vienna Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 1978 Preston Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 1982 Böblingen Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1982 Böblingen Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1976 Dublin Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1980 Groningen Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Karlskrona Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Preston Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Groningen Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Vienna Men's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Groningen Men's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Böblingen Men's doubles
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Leidschendam-Voorburg Boys' doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Leidschendam-Voorburg Boys' singles
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Leidschendam-Voorburg Mixed doubles

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]

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 runnerup 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.[2][3] The record stood until 1993 when his cousin Darren Hall won his sixth of ten titles.[4]

Achievements

World Championships

Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
1977 Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden England Mike Tredgett Indonesia Ade Chandra
Indonesia Christian Hadinata		 8–15, 10–15 Bronze Bronze

International tournaments

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1981 Canada Open Sweden Thomas Kihlström England Martin Dew
England Steve Baddeley		 15–8, 15–11 1st place, gold medalist(s) 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
  1. Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
  2. "Streeton, Richard. "Badminton." Times, 15 Dec. 1980, p. 7". Times Digital Archive.
  3. "Streeton, Richard. "Badminton." Times, 13 Dec. 1980, p. 15". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ""Hall takes title for sixth time." Times, 8 Feb. 1993, p. 24". Times Digital Archives.
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