Rachel Choong


Rachel Choong is an English para-badminton player who competes in international level events. She is the first English player to win three gold medals at a single world championships in 2015, she partners with Rebecca Bedford in the women's doubles and Andrew Martin in the mixed doubles at badminton competitions.

Early life

Choong was born in Liverpool to Liverpool-born parents. Her paternal grandfather was a Malaysian-born Singapore-raised seaman, while her maternal grandparents were from Hong Kong and Guangzhou and ran the local Chung Wah Supermarket.

Personal life

At age 25, Choong was diagnosed with 3-M syndrome.

Achievements

World Championships

Women's singles
YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
2013Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund, GermanyEfn|This tournament uses a round robin system.

European Championships

Women's singles
YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
2008Sporthallen TSC Eintracht Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany Gold
2012Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund, GermanyEfn|This tournament uses a round robin system.