Jan Paulsen (badminton)

Jan Paulsen (born 12 February 1967) is a retired badminton player from Denmark.

Jan Paulsen
Personal information
CountryDenmark
Born (1967-02-12) 12 February 1967 (age 57)
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
HandednessRight
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Denmark
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 1990 Jakarta Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1992 Guangzhou Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Sudirman Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Jakarta Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Copenhagen Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Birmingham Mixed team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Moscow Men's Doubles
Silver medal – second place 1988 Kristiansand Men's Doubles
Silver medal – second place 1992 Glasgow Men's Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Moscow Mixed doubles
European Mixed Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 1988 Kristiansand Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 1990 Moscow Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1992 Glasgow Mixed team
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Boys' doubles
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Mixed doubles
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1985 Pressbaum Boys' singles
BWF profile

Paulsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Henrik Svarrer. They lost in the quarterfinals to Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, of China, 15-11, 12-15, 17-14.[1]

Achievements edit

IBF World Grand Prix edit

The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1988 German Open   Steen Fladberg   Chen Hongyong
  Chen Kang
15–8, 6–15, 18–13   Winner
1989 German Open   Henrik Svarrer   Thomas Lund
  Max Gandrup
15–12, 8–15, 15–9   Winner
1989 Dutch Open   Henrik Svarrer   Eddy Hartono
  Rudy Gunawan
11–15, 2–15   Runner-up
1991 Dutch Open   Henrik Svarrer   Eddy Hartono
  Rudy Gunawan
2–15, 11–15   Runner-up
1992 All England Open   Henrik Svarrer   Eddy Hartono
  Rudy Gunawan
10–15, 12–15   Runner-up
1992 Denmark Open   Henrik Svarrer   Thomas Lund
  Jon Holst-Christensen
16–18, 8–15   Runner-up

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jan Paulsen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.

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