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Raju Rai

BBC Head Pro/Head Coach

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Raju started playing badminton at the age of 5. He has been playing for the past 20 years now, moving up from the top junior level to becoming one of the best players in the United States. He has been on the US National Team from 1999-2008, 5 time US National Champion, and recently achieved his dream by qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He states, “Badminton has always been my first love. It has taught me so much about life and myself. I would like to thank everyone for all your support throughout my career and I look forward to returning it to the future of badminton in the US.”

Accomplishments:

  • 2008 Beijing Olympic Team Member
  • BWF World Training Center Team Member
  • 4-time US National Singles Champion (2004-2006, 2008)
  • 2-time US National Mixed Doubles Champion (2003 & 2004)
  • US National Team Member (1999-2008)
  • Ken Davidson Sportsmanship Award Winner (Junior-2000, Adult-2008)
  • USOC & USAB Athlete of the Year (2003-2005)

Coaching Experience:

  • Head Coach of Bellevue Badminton Club (2008-Present)
  • Assistant and Private Coach for Orange County Badminton Club (2004-2008)
  • US Badminton Development Foundation Head/Assistant Coach (2003-2008)
  • Villa Park High School Assistant Coach (2004-2006)
  • Vice President /Head Coach
 

BBC Events

Friday Night Drop-in
Begin: 09.10.2010, 19:00
End: 09.10.2010, 22:00
Location: Bellevue Badminton Club

Friday Night Drop-in
Begin: 09.17.2010, 19:00
End: 09.17.2010, 22:00
Location: Bellevue Badminton Club

BadLadies vs BadSingles Re-match
Begin: 09.24.2010, 19:00
End: 09.24.2010, 20:00
Location: Bellevue Badminton Club, 13405 SE 30th ST, Suite 1C,, Bellevue WA, 98005

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