Mercy Joseph

Mercy Mwethya Joseph (born 21 March 1992) is a Kenyan badminton player.[2] She was selected among the 14 best African players to be a member of the Road to Rio Program organised by the BWF and Badminton Confederation of Africa, to provide financial and technical support to African players and the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[3] She was the women's doubles bronze medallist at the 2015 All-Africa Games,[4] and has competed at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.[5]

Mercy Joseph
Personal information
Birth nameMercy Mwethya Joseph
Country Kenya
Born (1992-03-21) 21 March 1992
Nairobi, Kenya[1]
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Women's singles & doubles
Highest ranking301 (WS 23 January 2014)
196 (WD 28 January 2016)
160 (XD 26 September 2013)
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  Kenya
All-Africa Games
2015 Brazzaville Women's doubles
BWF profile

Achievements

All-Africa Games

Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2015 Gymnase Étienne Mongha,
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo		 Lavina Martins Kate Foo Kune
Yeldy Marie Louison		 10–21, 11–21 Bronze

BWF International Challenge/Series (1 title, 2 runners-up)

Mixed doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
2020 Kenya International John Wanyoike Adham Hatem Elgamal
Doha Hany		 10–21, 14–21 Runner-up
2014 Kenya International Patrick Kinyua Mbogo Donald Mabo
Ogar Siamupangila		 21–4, 21–23, 16–21 Runner-up
2013 Kenya International Patrick Kinyua Mbogo Matheri Joseph Githitu
Lavina Martins		 21–8, 21–19 Winner
     BWF International Challenge tournament
     BWF International Series tournament
     BWF Future Series tournament

References
  1. "Mercy Mwethya Joseph Biography". g2014results.thecgf.com. Glasgow 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  2. "Players: Mercy Joseph". bwfbadminton.com. Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  3. "Road to Rio". www.africa-badminton.com. Badminton Confederation of Africa. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  4. "Team Kenya elated as girls win first ever badminton medal, Bronze, at major games". voiceofsport.net. Voice of Sport. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  5. "Participants: Mercy Joseph". gc2018.com. Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.


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