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, ranked first in the African continent on several occasions. She once participated at the Olympic Games and made it to the Commonwealth Games on several occasions. In 2011, she won the bronze medals at the All-Africa Games in the women's doubles and mixed team event.
Achievements
African Games
Women's doublesYear | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
2011 | Maputo, Mozambique | Priscilla Pillay-Vinayagam | Annari Viljoen Stacey Doubell | 10–21, 14–21 | Bronze |
African Championships
Women's singlesYear | 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 singlesYear | 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 |