Sally Podger is a retired female badminton player from England.

Sally Podger
Personal information
CountryEngland
Born (1962-02-08) 8 February 1962 (age 62)
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  England
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Uber Cup
Silver medal – second place 1984 Kuala Lumpur Women's team
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane Women's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Brisbane Women's doubles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1984 Preston Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1984 Preston Women's singles
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Mülheim Girls' doubles
Silver medal – second place 1979 Mülheim Mixed team

Early life edit

She grew up in Guernsey as Sally Leadbeater.

Badminton career edit

Podger represented England and won a gold medal in the team event, a silver medal in the singles and a bronze medal in the doubles, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Personal life edit

She married when 19, in August 1981.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. ^ Aberdeen Press Wednesday 23 September 1981, page 21