Ghazala Wadood is a former badminton player from Pakistan. She represented her country from 1980 to 1992, and was a five-time national singles champion. She is the sister of Tariq Wadood, who was also a national badminton champion, and represented Pakistan in international competitions as well.
When Wadood started her career, women played very few sports such as squash, table tennis, tennis and athletics.[1] She received support in her pursuits from her parents, both of whom were former sportspersons.[2] Her brother is the former badminton world number 2, Tariq Wadood.
National
Wadood is a five-time national singles champion. She claimed her first title in 1983, and followed it up with victories in 1984, 1985, 1989, and 1990.[3][4] For three consecutive years, both brother and sister were Pakistan national champions (1983-1985).[3]
International
Wadood represented Pakistan internationally between 1980 and 1992.[1]
In 1991, Wadood was scheduled to play at the World Championships, but ended up not competing.[7]
References
^ abPhd Thesis: A Comparative and Historical Analysis of Elite Sport Programs in Australia and Pakistan, 1947-2007 Mohammad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, 2007, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia pg. 229. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
^Phd Thesis: A Comparative and Historical Analysis of Elite Sport Programs in Australia and Pakistan, 1947-2007 Mohammad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, 2007, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia pg. 230. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
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