Willem Viljoen
South African badminton player (born 1985)
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Willem Abraham Viljoen (born 5 March 1985) is a South African badminton player.[1] He competed for South Africa at the 2012 London Summer Olympics,[2] and at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.[3] At the All-African Games, he has collected 2 golds and six silvers. Her sister Annari Viljoen also the Olympian who was competed in London 2012.[4]
BornWillem Abraham Viljoen
5 March 1985
5 March 1985
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Country
South Africa
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| Born | Willem Abraham Viljoen 5 March 1985 Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Badminton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | 182 (MS) 23 Dec 2010 46 (MD) 7 June 2012 99 (XD) 3 May 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Achievements
All African Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gymnase Étienne Mongha, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
Andries Malan |
 Ali Ahmed El Khateeb Abdelrahman Kashkal |
21–10, 21–13 |  Gold |
| 2011 | Escola Josina Machel, Maputo, Mozambique |
Dorian James |
 Ola Fagbemi Jinkan Ifraimu |
18–21, 19–21 |  Silver |
| 2007 | Salle OMS El Biar, Algiers, Algeria |
Dorian James |
Chris Dednam Roelof Dednam |
10–21, 15–21 | Silver |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gymnase Étienne Mongha, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
Michelle Butler-Emmett |
Andries Malan Jennifer Fry |
17–21, 21–23 | Silver |
| 2011 | Escola Josina Machel, Maputo, Mozambique |
Annari Viljoen |
 Georgie Cupidon Camille Allisen |
22–20, 9–21, 21–16 | Gold |
African Championships
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marrakesh, Morocco | Ola Fagbemi |
14–21, 17–21 |  Bronze |
| 2006 | Algiers, Algeria |  Eli Mambwe |
Bronze |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lobatse Stadium, Gaborone, Botswana |
Andries Malan |
Enejoh Abah Victor Makanju |
21–8, 21–15 | Gold |
| 2013 | National Badminton Centre, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius |
Andries Malan |
Enejoh Abah Victor Makanju |
21–11, 21–12 | Gold |
| 2012 | Arat Kilo Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Dorian James |
Ola Fagbemi Jinkan Ifraimu |
21–15, 21–15 | Gold |
| 2011 | Marrakesh, Morocco | Dorian James |
Ola Fagbemi Jinkan Ifraimu |
21–18, 21–14 | Gold |
| 2010 | Kampala, Uganda | Dorian James |
Ola Fagbemi Jinkan Ifraimu |
15–21, 15–21 | Bronze |
| 2006 | Algiers, Algeria | Dorian James |
Chris Dednam Roelof Dednam |
Silver |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lobatse Stadium, Gaborone, Botswana |
Michelle Butler Emmett |
Andries Malan Jennifer Fry |
21–18, 21–17 | Gold |
| 2013 | National Badminton Centre, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius |
Michelle Butler Emmett |
Andries Malan Jennifer Fry |
21–18, 20–22, 21–9 | Gold |
| 2011 | Marrakesh, Morocco | Annari Viljoen |
Dorian James Michelle Edwards |
21–13, 21–12 | Gold |
| 2010 | Kampala, Uganda | Jade Morgan |
Dorian James Michelle Edwards |
11–21, 12–21 | Bronze |
BWF International Challenge/Series (24 titles, 13 runners-up)
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | South Africa International |  Alistair Casey |
24–26, 22–20, 18–21 |  Runner-up |
| 2010 | Botswana International |  Giovanni Traina |
20–22, 21–19, 18–21 | Runner-up |
Men's doubles
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Botswana International | Annari Viljoen |
 Matej Hliničan Shamim Bangi |
21–14, 21–15 |  Winner |
| 2013 | Mauritius International | Michelle Butler-Emmett |
Georgie Cupidon Allisen Camille |
21–12, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2012 | South Africa International | Annari Viljoen |
Dorian James Michelle Edwards |
21–15, 16–21, 21–12 | Winner |
| 2012 | Uganda International | Annari Viljoen |
Dorian James Michelle Edwards |
21–7, 21–10 | Winner |
| 2010 | Kenya International | Annari Viljoen |
Jinkan Ifraimu Susan Ideh |
21–12, 21–10 | Winner |
| 2009 | South Africa International | Jade Morgan |
Dorian James Michelle Edwards |
11–21, 17–21 | Runner-up |
| 2009 | Kenya International | Annari Viljoen |
Chris Dednam Michelle Edwards |
11–21, 13–21 | Runner-up |
| 2007 | South Africa International | Jade Morgan |
Chris Dednam Annari Viljoen |
14–21, 21–12, 15–21 | Runner-up |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
