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Petr Koukal
Personal information
Land Tschechische Republik
Born (1985-12-14) December 14, 1985 (age 38)
Hořovice
Men's singles
Highest ranking38 (23 Sep 2010)
Current ranking87 (17 Nov 2016)
BWF profile

Petr Koukal (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpɛtr̩ ˈkou̯kal]; born December 14, 1985) is a Czech professional badminton player.

Biography

In 2010, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent a successful therapy.

In July 2012, Czech Olympic Committee announced selection of Koukal for flag bearer of Czech team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, citing him as an example of sport role in recovery from a grave illness and of return to competition at top level.[1][2]

In 2016 Petr Koukal was awarded as the secondary recipient of the Hanno R. Ellenbogen Citizenship Award for his commitment and help to men with testical cancer through his foundation. Since May 2016, his spouse is Czech biathlete Gabriela Soukalová.

Career highlights

Tournament wins

Other

  • 2006 - Le Volant d'Or Toulouse Open International: Men's singles (runner up)
  • 2006 - Spanish International: Men's singles (quarter final)
  • 2006 - Austrian International: Men's singles (quarter final)
  • 2006 - Austrian International: Mixed doubles (quarter final)
  • 2005 - Hungarian International: Men's singles (semi final)
  • 2005 - Babolat Slovak International: Men's singles (semi final)
  • 2005 - Babolat Slovak International: Mixed doubles (semi final)
  • 2004 - Victor Lithuanian International: Men's singles (runner up)
  • 2003 - Slovenia International: Mixed doubles (quarter final)
  • 2003 - Slovak International: Mixed doubles (quarter final)
  • 2003 - Czech International: Mixed doubles (quarter final)
  • 2003 - Sofiisk Imoti JSC Bulgarian International: Mixed doubles (semi final)
  • 2002 - Slovak International: Mixed doubles (quarter final)

References

  1. ^ Michal Osoba (2012-07-03). "Odtajněno: českou vlajku v Londýně ponese badmintonista Koukal". Právo (in Czech). Retrieved 2012-07-03. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  2. ^ "Badmintonista Koukal porazil rakovinu a bude vlajkonošem olympijské výpravy". Czech Olympic Committee (in Czech). 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2012-07-03. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)

BWF player profile *[1]

Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for  Tschechische Republik
London 2012 		Succeeded by


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