The 2008 European Badminton Championships were the 21st tournament of the

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. They were held in Messecenter,

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, from April 16 to April 20, 2008, and they were organised by the

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and the

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. The competition was preceded by the

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, held between April 12 and April 15.

Medalists

Results

Men's singles

Women's singles

Men's doubles

Women's doubles

Mixed doubles

* Carsten Mogensen was given a

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after the game for kicking his racquet into the crowd.

Medal count

External links

Badminton Europe: 2008 European ChampionshipsEuropean Championships 2008
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