Denis Constantin
Mauritian badminton player
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Denis Constantin (born 29 July 1980) is a former Mauritian badminton player, and later represented Australia.[1][2] He was the men's singles gold medallist at the 2000 African Championships, and in the men's doubles event partnered with Eddy Clarisse.[3] He then defend the men's doubles gold in 2002 partnered with Stephan Beeharry.[4] Constantin competed for Mauritius at the 1998, and 2002 Commonwealth Games, also at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[5][6] He was awarded Athlete of the Month by the Mauritius Sports Council in June 2001.[7] Constantin graduated from the La Trobe University in Melbourne, and now work as physiotherapists.[8]
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| Born | 29 July 1980 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Badminton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Men's singles & doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Achievements
African Championships
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2002 | Casablanca, Morocco |  Abimbola Odejoke |
5–7, 6–8, 7–2 |  Bronze |
| 2000 | Bauchi, Nigeria | Ola Fagbemi |
15–11, 15–8 |  Gold |
| 1998 | Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius |  Johan Kleingeld |
15–8, 4–15, 6–15 | Bronze |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Casablanca, Morocco |  Stephan Beeharry |
Johan Kleingeld Chris Dednam |
Gold | |
| 2000 | Bauchi, Nigeria | Eddy Clarisse |
Dotun Akinsanya Abimbola Odejoke |
15–2, 15–8 | Gold |
| 1998 | Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius | Stephan Beeharry |
Gavin Polmans Neale Woodroffe |
6–15, 15–10, 15–17 | Bronze |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2000 | Bauchi, Nigeria | Selvon Marudamuthu |
Abimbola Odejoke Bridget Ibenero |
15–5, 16–17, 12–15 |  Silver |
IBF International
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2001 | South Africa International | Chris Dednam |
15–6, 15–4 |  Winner |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2001 | South Africa International | Stephan Beeharry |
Geenesh Dussain Yogeshsingh Mahadnac |
15–13, 17–16 | Winner |
| 1999 | Fiji International | Peter Blackburn |
 Geoffrey Bellingham Daniel Shirley |
15–13, 15–12 | Winner |