Jørn Skaarup (13 September 1925 – 11 February 1987) was a Danish badminton player.[1] He represented the Denmark national badminton team at the Thomas Cup from 1949 to 1955.[2] Skaarup died on 11 February 1987, at the age of 61.[3]

Jørn Skaarup
Personal information
CountryDenmark
Born(1925-09-13)13 September 1925
Nykøbing Falster, Denmark
Died11 February 1987(1987-02-11) (aged 61)
Career title(s)1948 All England
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Denmark
Thomas Cup
Silver medal – second place 1949 Scotland–England Men's team
Silver medal – second place 1955 Singapore Men's team

Career

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In 1948, Skaarup won the All England Open Badminton Championships, considered the unofficial World Badminton Championships.[4] In 1952, Skaarup won the Denmark Open after defeating Eddy Choong in the final.[5]

In doubles, Skaarup paired up with Preben Dabelsteen and together they have reached the finals of the All England Open in 1947 and 1950.

Achievements

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Tournaments

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Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
1948 Denmark Open   Winner
1948 All England   Poul Holm 15–3, 15–13   Winner
1952 Denmark Open   Eddy Choong 7–15, 15–9, 15–7   Winner
1954 Dutch Open   Eddy Choong 9–15, 10–15   Runner-up

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1946 Denmark Open   Preben Dabelsteen   Winner
1947 Denmark Open   Preben Dabelsteen   Winner
1947 All England   Preben Dabelsteen   Poul Holm
  Tage Madsen
15–4, 12–15, 4–15   Runner-up
1950 All England   Preben Dabelsteen   Poul Holm
  Børge Frederiksen
9–15, 15–2, 15–12   Winner
1954 Dutch Open   Preben Dabelsteen   Jesper Sandvad
  Ole Mertz
15–12, 18–14   Winner
1955 Dutch Open   Jørgen Hammergaard Hansen   David Choong
  Eddy Choong
  Runner-up

References

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  1. ^ Ahlstrøm, Frits (18 February 2019). Sports-quiz for hele familien. Lindhardt og Ringhof. ISBN 9788726097832. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. ^ "On This Day: Underdogs Malaya Become Inaugural Thomas Cup Champs". bwfthomasubercups.bwfbadminton.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ World Badminton. International Badminton Federation. 1987. p. 45.
  4. ^ All England champions 1899-2007
  5. ^ "Skaarup beats Eddie Choong". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Singapore Standard. 1952-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-15 – via NewspaperSG.