Robert Laing (badminton)

Robert Laing (born 17 September 1999) is a Scottish para badminton player who competes in international level events. He has won two medals in the mixed doubles alongside Rebecca Bedford and he has represented Great Britain at the World Dwarf Games.[1][2][3]

Robert Laing
Personal information
Country Scotland
Born (1999-09-17) 17 September 1999
Bathgate, Scotland
ResidenceLivingston, Scotland
Men's singles and doubles SH6
Highest ranking25 (MS 1 January 2019)
8 (MD with Andrew Moorcroft 1 January 2019)
2 (XD with Rebecca Bedford 6 January 2020)
Current ranking61 (MS)
30 (MD with Andrew Moorcroft)
18 (XD with Rebecca Bedford) (8 November 2022)
Medal record
Para badminton
Representing  Scotland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 BaselMixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place2015 Stoke MandevilleMen's doubles
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2016 BeekDoubles
Bronze medal – third place2018 RodezMixed doubles

Achievements

World Championships

Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2015 Stoke Mandeville Stadium,
Stoke Mandeville, England		 Republic of Ireland Andrew Moorcroft England Andrew Martin
England Isaak Dalglish		 7–21, 10–21 Bronze Bronze

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2019 St. Jakobshalle,
Basel, Switzerland		 England Rebecca Bedford England Andrew Martin
England Rachel Choong		 15–21, 13–21 Bronze Bronze

European Championships

Doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2016 Sporthal de Haamen,
Beek, Netherlands		 England Isaak Dalglish England Krysten Coombs
England Jack Shephard		 9–21, 18–21 Bronze Bronze

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2018 Amphitheatre Gymnasium,
Rodez, France		 England Rebecca Bedford England Andrew Martin
England Rachel Choong		 17–21, 19–21 Bronze Bronze

References
  1. "Robert Laing - BWF Para Badminton Tournament Software". BWF Para Badminton Tournament Software. 20 June 2020.
  2. "Badminton for Disabled People in Scotland". Badminton People. 20 June 2020.
  3. "Para-badminton: England win 18 medals at European Championships". BBC Sport. 31 October 2016.
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