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Robert Summers (badminton)

Robert Summers (born 13 May 2002) is a South African badminton player.

Career

Summers was born in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Introduced to the sport of badminton by his mother as a 4-year-old, he became a part of local club just three years later.

Summers represented his country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He won the African Championship in men's doubles with his partner Jarred Elliott in 2023, defeating top two seeded pairs from Algeria in semifinal and final. Both went on to also secure a bronze medal in the African Games a month later.

Summers pursued a law degree and plans to open his own law firm in future. He attended University of the Free State.

Achievements

African Games

Mixed doubles

African Championships

Men's singles

Men's doubles

BWF International (4 titles, 8 runners-up)

Men's singles

Men's doubles

Mixed doubles

BWF International Challenge tournament
BWF International Series tournament
BWF Future Series tournament

BWF Junior International

Boys' singles

Boys' doubles

Mixed doubles

BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament
BWF Junior International Challenge tournament
BWF Junior International Series tournament
BWF Junior Future Series tournament

References