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Johan Kleingeld

b. 1971

Badminton player

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Born 1971. Johan Kleingeld is a South African badminton player.

Johannes Kleingeld (born 10 June 1971) is a South African badminton player. He was the men's doubles champion at the African Championships in 1998 and 2004. Kleingeld competed at the 2003 and 2007 All-Africa Games, and helped the team win the gold medal in 2003. He also represented his country at the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games.

Achievements

All-Africa Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2003 Indoor Sports Halls National Stadium,Abuja, Nigeria Chris Dednam Greg Okuonghae Ibrahim Adamu File:Med 3.png Bronze

African Championships Men's singles Year Venue Opponent Score Result 1998 Rose Hill, Mauritius Γ‰douard Clarisse 8–15, 5–15 File:Med 2.png Silver

Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2004 National Badminton Centre,Rose Hill, Mauritius Chris Dednam Dotun Akinsanya Abimbola Odejoke 15–2, 15–6 File:Med 1.png Gold 2002 Casablanca, Morocco Chris Dednam Stephan Beeharry Denis Constantin File:Med 2.png Silver 1998 Rose Hill, Mauritius Anton Kriel Gavin Polmans Neale Woodroffe 15–7, 15–9 File:Med 1.png Gold

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2004 National Badminton Centre,Rose Hill, Mauritius Marika Daubern Stephan Beeharry Shama Aboobakar 10–15, 13–15 File:Med 3.png Bronze 2002 Casablanca, Morocco Chantal Botts Chris Dednam Antoinette Uys File:Med 2.png Silver 1998 Rose Hill, Mauritius Lina Fourie Anton Kriel Michelle Edwards 11–15, 0–15 File:Med 2.png Silver

IBF International Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1999 South Africa International Michael Adams 15–12, 16–17, 15–4 Winner 1997 South Africa International Kayode Akinsanya 15–6, 15–11 Winner 1996 South Africa International Ivan Botha 15–0, 15–5 Winner 1995 Botswana International Mubanga Kaite 15–11, 15–6 Winner

Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 2002 South Africa International Chris Dednam Stewart Carson Dorian James 5–7, 7–0, 7–5, – Winner 2000 South Africa International Gavin Polmans Anton Kriel Nico Meerholz 17–14, 12–15, 9–15 Runner-up 1999 South Africa International Anton Kriel Mike Adams Yogeshsingh Mahadnac 15–9, 15–12 Winner 1998 South Africa International Anton Kriel Kenneth Jonassen Jonas Rasmussen 3–15, 8–15 Runner-up 1997 South Africa International Gavin Polmans Anton Kriel Nico Meerholz 7–15, 10–15 Runner-up 1996 South Africa International Gavin Polmans Anton Kriel Nico Meerholz 17–15, 15–11 Winner 1995 Botswana International Paul Woodroffe Mubanga Kaite Stanley Pitiri Mwangulu 15–2, 15–4 Winner

Mixed doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 2001 South Africa International Karen Coetzer Anton Kriel Antoinette Uys Walkover Winner 2000 South Africa International Karen Coetzer Anton Kriel Michelle Edwards 15–13, 12–15, 5–15 Runner-up 1999 South Africa International Karen Coetzer Stewart Carson Antoinette Uys 15–7, 15–8 Winner 1997 South Africa International Lina Fourie Nico Meerholz Tracey Thompson 10–15, 15–9, 15–4 Winner 1996 South Africa International Michelle Edwards Alex Nel Annalize van Staden 15–5, 15–8 Winner 1995 Botswana International Lina Fourie Nico Meerholz Tracey Thompson 15–3, 15–3 Winner

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National champion; African champion
Also known as
Johannes Kleingeld

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johan Kleingeld?

badminton player

When was Johan Kleingeld born?

Johan Kleingeld was born on 10 June 1971.

What is Johan Kleingeld's occupation?

Johan Kleingeld is a badminton player.

What nationality is Johan Kleingeld?

Johan Kleingeld is South African.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Johan Kleingeld

Β· Wikidata: Q1402944

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