Vitalij Valerievich Durkin (; born 2 September 1979) is a Russian badminton player with a master of sports of international class. Throughout his prolific career, which began at the age of seven, he established himself as one of Russia's most successful doubles specialists, securing eight national titles and earning a bronze medal at the European Mixed Team Championships. Durkin achieved significant international success alongside partners like Nina Vislova and Aleksandr Nikolaenko, clinching titles at the Russian, Vietnam, and the Scottish Open Grand Prix. He has transitioned into a coaching role, serving as the head coach at the Khimki club, where he utilizes his thirty-plus years of professional experience to mentor the next generation of Russian athletes.
In 2015, Durkin competed at the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017. The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned by the International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.
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