Raphi Kanchanaraphi (1936 – February 19, 2010) was a world-class

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player who represented both Thailand and Canada in international competition, and won national doubles and mixed doubles titles in both countries.

Career

Known for his anticipation and racket control, Kanchanaraphi was one of a cadre of fine Thai doubles players who helped Thailand to strongly contend for the Thomas Cup (men's international team competition trophy) in both

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and

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. In partnership with Narong Bhornchima, Kanchanaraphi won 15 of his 18 Thomas Cup doubles matches in those two seasons, the wins including both of his doubles matches against

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in the 1961 Challenge Round. Kanchanaraphi and Bhornchima were men's doubles runners-up in the prestigious

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in 1962, narrowly losing to the famous Danes

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and Jorgen Hammergaard Hansen. In 1969 Kanchanaraphi migrated to Canada where he won more titles, and competed in the Thomas Cup campaigns of

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and

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H. A. E. Scheele, "Indonesia retains the Thomas Cup", ''World Badminton'', August 1976. for Canada with former Thai teammate Channarong Ratanaseangsuang.

Achievements

Southeast Asian Peninsular Games

''Men's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles''

International tournaments

''Men's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles''

References

Raphi Kanchanaraphi Canadian male badminton players 1936 births 2010 deaths Asian Games medalists in badminton Badminton players at the 1962 Asian Games Badminton players at the 1966 Asian Games Raphi Kanchanaraphi Raphi Kanchanaraphi Southeast Asian Games medalists in badminton Raphi Kanchanaraphi Raphi Kanchanaraphi Medalists at the 1962 Asian Games Medalists at the 1966 Asian Games Competitors at the 1959 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games {{Thailand-badminton-bio-stub