Channarong Ratanaseangsuang
Badminton Builder - Inducted 1986
Channarong Ratanaseangsuang has spent his life playing and coaching badminton. After moving to Canada in 1966, he played on three Canadian Thomas Cup Teams and won eight National Open Championships. Channarong Ratanaseangsuang won the 1985 World Seniors Championship in doubles. As a coach and player mentor, he has had players compete in three World Championships, three Commonwealth Games, two Uber Cups, and three Thomas Cups. He was the Canadian National Coach from 1967 to 1973. In recognition, he has received Alberta Achievement Awards in 1975 and 1976 and has been inducted into Sports Halls of Fame in the United States, Sweden, and Thailand. He was also a recipient of the Vanier Award in 1978 as an Outstanding Young Canadian.
After Induction
Notable Achievements
1987 - Government of Canada Certificate of Merit
1988 - International Badminton Federation Meritorious Service Award
1997 - Alberta 3M Coaching Award
