Raphi Kanchanaraphi
Raphi Kanchanaraphi (1936 – February 19, 2010)[1] was a world-class badminton player who represented both Thailand and Canada in international competition, and won national doubles and mixed doubles titles in both countries.
Career
Known for his anticipation and racket control, Kanchanaraphi was one of a cadre of fine Thai doubles players who helped Thailand to strongly contend for the Thomas Cup (men's international team competition trophy) in both 1961 and 1964. In partnership with Narong Bhornchima, Kanchanaraphi won 15 of his 18 Thomas Cup doubles matches in those two seasons, the wins including both of his doubles matches against Indonesia in the 1961 Challenge Round.[2] Kanchanaraphi and Bhornchima were men's doubles runners-up in the prestigious All-England Championships in 1962, narrowly losing to the famous Danes Finn Kobbero and Jorgen Hammergaard Hansen.[3] In 1969 Kanchanaraphi migrated to Canada where he won more titles, and competed in the Thomas Cup campaigns of 1973[4] and 1976[5] for Canada with former Thai teammate Channarong Ratanaseangsuang.
Achievements
Southeast Asian Peninsular Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Bangkok, Thailand | Narong Bhornchima | Charoen Wattanasin Kamal Sudthivanich | Silver | |
| 1961 | Yangon, Myanmar | Narong Bhornchima | Tan Yee Khan Ng Boon Bee | 8–15, 15–6, 10–15 | Silver |
| 1965 | Selangor Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Narong Bhornchima | Tan Yee Khan Ng Boon Bee | 8–15, 11–15 | Silver |
| 1967 | Bangkok, Thailand | Narong Bhornchima | Tan Yee Khan Ng Boon Bee | Silver |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Bangkok, Thailand | Pankae Phongarn | Ng Boon Bee Ng Mei Ling | 14–18, 15–8, 15–9 | Gold |
| 1965 | Selangor Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Sumol Chanklum | | Bronze |
International tournaments
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | All England | Narong Bhornchima | Finn Kobberø Jørgen Hammergaard Hansen | 16–17, 3–15 | Runner-up |
| 1963 | Canada Open | Channarong Ratanaseangsuang | Erland Kops Robert McCoig | 13–15, 15–11, 13–15 | Runner-up |
| 1970 | Canada Open | Channarong Ratanaseangsuang | Ippei Kojima Junji Honma | 15–10, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1973 | Canada Open | Channarong Ratanaseangsuang | Jamie Paulson Yves Paré | Runner-up | |
| 1973 | Mexico International | Channarong Ratanaseangsuang | Jamie Paulson Yves Paré | 18–15, 18–15 | Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada Open | Barbara Welch | Rolf Paterson Mimi Nilsson | 15–5, 15–10 | Winner |
References
- ^ Obit 30 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 24 July 2010
- ^ Herbert Scheele ed., The International Badminton Federation Handbook for 1967 (Canterbury, Kent, England: J. A. Jennings Ltd. 1967) 78-87.
- ^ Scheele, 168.
- ^ Pat Davis, The Guinness Book of Badminton (Enfield, Middlesex, England: Guinness Superlatives Ltd., 1983) 125.
- ^ H. A. E. Scheele, "Indonesia retains the Thomas Cup", World Badminton, August 1976.