Sonya McGinn

Sonya McGinn (born 17 December 1973) is an Irish former badminton player. She competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, became the first Irish player in badminton at the Summer Olympics. The Howth women lost in the second round to Mia Audina of the Netherlands, former silver medalist in 1996 Atlanta in the straight games. McGinn had won 9 times National Championships title, 5 in the women's singles and 4 in the women's doubles event.

Achievements

IBF International Women's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1998 Irish International Justine Willmott 8–11, 8–11 Runner-up 1999 Portugal International Ella Karachkova 5–11, 10–13 Runner-up 2000 Chile International Takako Ida 6–11, 7–11 Runner-up 2000 Peru International Takako Ida 3–11, 3–11 Runner-up

Women's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1998 Irish International Keelin Fox Gail Emms Joanne Wright 16–17, 10–15 Runner-up