Leslie Nichols

Leslie Nichols (1907-date of death unknown), was a badminton player from England.

Badminton career Nichols was born in Islington in 1907. He was a three times winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He won the doubles with his younger brother Ralph Nichols, for three consecutive years from 1936 until 1938.

Family Nichols and his brother lived at 1 Willow Bridge Road, Canonbury in 1911.

Achievements International tournaments Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1931 Welsh International Ralph Nichols Arthur Hamilton Willoughby Hamilton 15–8, 12–15, 2–15 Runner-up 1932 All England Open Ralph Nichols Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White 15–14, 16–18, 4–15 Runner-up 1934 All England Open Ralph Nichols Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White 12–15, 15–12, 7–15 Runner-up 1935 All England Open Ralph Nichols Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White 12–15, 13–15 Runner-up 1936 All England Open Ralph Nichols Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White 15–7, 15–2 Winner 1937 All England Open Ralph Nichols Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White 15–6, 18–14 Winner 1938 All England Open Ralph Nichols Ian Maconachie Raymond M. White 15–12, 7–15, 15–9 Winner 1939 All England Open Ralph Nichols Thomas Boyle James Rankin 4–15, 3–15 Runner-up

Mixed doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1931 Welsh International Hazel Hogarth Ralph Nichols Nora Coop 8–15, 15–18 Runner-up