Stewart Carson

Stewart Carson (born 12 June 1976) is a retired badminton player from South Africa. He was part of the national team that won the gold medal at the 2002 and 2004 African Championships, also at the 2003 All-Africa Games. Carson competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Dorian James. They were defeated in the round of 32 by Howard Bach and Kevin Han of the United States. He is currently the National Badminton Coach of South Africa.

Achievements

All-Africa Games Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2003 Indoor Sports Halls National Stadium,Abuja, Nigeria Michelle Edwards Chris Dednam Antoinette Uys File:Med 2.png Silver

African Championships Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2004 National Badminton Centre,Rose Hill, Mauritius Dorian James Dotun Akinsanya Abimbola Odejoke 7–15, 15–10, 5–15 File:Med 3.png Bronze

IBF International Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 2002 South Africa International Richard Vaughan 1–7, 0–7, 0–7 Runner-up

Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 2002 South Africa International Dorian James Chris Dednam Johan Kleingeld 7–5, 0–7, 5–7, – Runner-up

Mixed doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1999 South Africa International Antoinette Uys Johan Kleingeld Karen Coetzer 7–15, 8–15 Runner-up