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Fernando Silva

b. 1972

Badminton player

Badminton player Olympic competitor
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About Fernando Silva

Born 1972. Fernando Silva is a Portuguese badminton player and olympic competitor.

Fernando Silva (born 17 December 1972) is a Portuguese badminton player. He competed in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He won 4 bronze medals at the BWF World Senior Championships.

Career After his participation in the 1992 Olympic Games, Silva partnered with Ricardo Fernandes and won the Slovenian International title in 1994. He later swapped partners with Marco Vasconcelos and won the Portugal International two consecutive times in 1997 and 1998 with Hugo Rodrigues.

Achievements

World Senior Championships Men's singles Mixed doubles

BWF/IBF International Challenge/Series (2 titles, 3 runners-up) Men's singles

Men's doubles

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

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Important facts

Born
17 December 1972, Peniche
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Badminton player, Olympic competitor
Nationality
Portugal
Awards
National champion

People in Fernando Silva's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Ricardo
Ricardo
b. 1976
Association football player
 Portrait of Marco Vasconcelos
Marco Vasconcelos
b. 1971
Badminton player
 Portrait of Ricardo Fernandes
Ricardo Fernandes
b. 1972
Badminton player
 Portrait of Hugo Rodrigues
Hugo Rodrigues
b. 1979
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fernando Silva?

badminton player

When was Fernando Silva born?

Fernando Silva was born on 17 December 1972 in Peniche.

What is Fernando Silva's occupation?

Fernando Silva is a badminton player and olympic competitor.

What nationality is Fernando Silva?

Fernando Silva is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Silva

· Wikidata: Q1406836

· DBpedia: Fernando Silva (badminton)

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