Mercy Joseph

Kenyan badminton player (born 1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mercy Mwethya Joseph (born 21 March 1992) is a Kenyan badminton player.[2] She was selected among the 14 best African players to be a member of the Road to Rio Program organised by the BWF and Badminton Confederation of Africa, to provide financial and technical support to African players and the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[3] She was the women's doubles bronze medallist at the 2015 All-Africa Games,[4] and has competed at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.[5]

BornMercy Mwethya Joseph
(1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 (age 33)
Nairobi, Kenya[1]
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Country Kenya
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Mercy Joseph
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BornMercy Mwethya Joseph
(1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 (age 33)
Nairobi, Kenya[1]
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
Country Kenya
SportBadminton
Women's singles & doubles
Highest ranking301 (WS 23 January 2014)
196 (WD 28 January 2016)
160 (XD 26 September 2013)
BWF profile
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  Kenya
All-Africa Games
Bronze medal – third place2015 BrazzavilleWomen's doubles
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Achievements

All-Africa Games

Women's doubles

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Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2015 Gymnase Étienne Mongha,
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Kenya Lavina Martins Mauritius Kate Foo Kune
Mauritius Yeldy Marie Louison
10–21, 11–21 Bronze Bronze
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BWF International Challenge/Series (1 title, 2 runners-up)

Mixed doubles

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Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2020 Kenya International Kenya John Wanyoike Egypt Adham Hatem Elgamal
Egypt Doha Hany
10–21, 14–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2014 Kenya International Kenya Patrick Kinyua Mbogo Zambia Donald Mabo
Zambia Ogar Siamupangila
21–4, 21–23, 16–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2013 Kenya International Kenya Patrick Kinyua Mbogo Kenya Matheri Joseph Githitu
Kenya Lavina Martins
21–8, 21–19 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
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  BWF International Challenge tournament
  BWF International Series tournament
  BWF Future Series tournament

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