Karen Foo Kune

Eileen Karen Lee Chin Foo Kune, born 29 May 1982 is a Mauritian badminton player, turned politician. Two times Mauritian Sportswoman of the Year (2004, 2009), ranked first in the African continent on several occasions.[1][2] She once participated at the Olympic Games (2008) and made it to the Commonwealth Games on several occasions (2002, 2006, 2010).[3] In 2011, she won the bronze medals at the All-Africa Games in the women's doubles and mixed team event.[4]

Karen Foo Kune
Personal information
Birth nameEileen Karen Lee Chin Foo Kune
Country Mauritius
Born (1982-05-29) 29 May 1982
Rose Hill, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Women's
Highest ranking81 (WS) 11 Mar 2010
69 (WD) 5 Apr 2012
259 (XD) 26 Aug 2010
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  Mauritius
All-Africa Games
2011 MaputoWomen's doubles
2011 MaputoMixed team
African Championships
2007 Rose HillWomen's doubles
2011 MarrakeshWomen's doubles
2011 MarrakeshMixed team
2009 NairobiMixed team
2007 Rose HillWomen's singles
2007 Rose HillMixed doubles
2007 Rose HillMixed team
2006 AlgiersWomen's singles
2006 AlgiersWomen's doubles
2004 Rose HillWomen's doubles
2002 CasablancaWomen's doubles
2002 CasablancaMixed team
Africa Team Championships
2006 Rose HillWomen's team
2012 Addis AbabaWomen's team
2008 Rose HillWomen's team
BWF profile

Achievements

African Games

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2011 Maputo, Mozambique Priscilla Pillay-Vinayagam Annari Viljoen
Stacey Doubell		 10–21, 14–21 Bronze

African Championships

Women's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Kerry-Lee Harrington 15–21, 19–21 Bronze
2006 Algiers, Algeria Juliette Ah-Wan 9–21, 17–21 Bronze

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2011 Marrakesh, Morocco Kate Foo Kune Annari Viljoen
Michelle Edwards		 21–19, 9–21, 8–21 Bronze
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Grace Daniel Michelle Edwards
Chantal Botts		 19–21, 12–21 Silver
2006 Algiers, Algeria Amrita Sawaram Stacey Doubell
Michelle Edwards		 Bronze
2004 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Amrita Sawaram
Bronze
2002 Casablanca, Morocco Anusha Dajee Michelle Edwards
Chantal Botts		 7–0, 7–8, 0–7 Bronze

Mixed doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2007 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius Stephan Beeharry Georgie Cupidon
Juliette Ah-Wan		 14–21, 13–21 Bronze

BWF International Challenge/Series

Women's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2009 Mongolia International Monika Fašungová 21–18, 12–21, 15–21 Runner-up
2009 Uganda International Margaret Nankabirwa 21–16, 21–9 Winner
2002 Kenya International Grace Daniel 0–7, 5–7, 4–7 Runner-up

Women's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2006 Mauritius International Grace Daniel Chantal Botts
Kerry-Lee Harrington		 21–15, 24–22 Winner
2002 Kenya International Anusha Dajee Rose Wanjala
Deepa A. Shah		 7–2, 7–1, 7–4 Winner

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2010 Mauritius International Yoga Ukikasah Oliver Fossy
Elisa Chanteur		 22–20, 22–20 Winner
     BWF International Challenge tournament
     BWF International Series tournament

References
  1. "MSC National Sports Award 2004 : Foo Kune et Chimier champions des champions" (in French). AllAfrica. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  2. "Eric Milazar et Karen Foo Kune auréolés aux MSC National Sports Awards" (in French). L'Express (Mauritius). Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  3. "Karen Foo Kune Biography and Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. "10es Jeux d'Afrique – Badminton: La paire Foo Kune-Vinayagum-Pillay en bronze" (in French). Le Mauricien. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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