1979 English National Badminton Championships
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Edition | 16th | ||
| Location | Coventry | ||
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The 1979 English National Badminton Championships were held at the Coventry Recreation Centre, from 8–10 December 1978. The competition was sponsored by AB Packing.[1][2]
Winners
| Event | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Ray Stevens | Derek Talbot | 15-10, 10–15, 15-10 |
| Women's singles | Gillian Gilks | Nora Perry | 11-3, 7-11, 12-10 |
| Men's doubles | Ray Stevens & Mike Tredgett | David Eddy & Eddy Sutton | walk-over + |
| Women's doubles | Gillian Gilks & Jane Webster | Nora Perry & Barbara Sutton | |
| Mixed doubles | Mike Tredgett & Nora Perry | Derek Talbot & Gillian Gilks | 15–7, 15-9 |
+ David Eddy withdrew with an injured neck.
References
- ^ Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton, page 86. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
- ^ ""Badminton." Times, 23 Nov. 1978, p. 16". Times Digital Archive.