Robert Summers (badminton)
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| Born | 13 May 2002 Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Badminton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | 90 (with Jarred Elliott) (28 August 2023) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Robert Summers (born 13 May 2002) is a South African badminton player.[1]
Career
Summers was born in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Introduced to the sport of badminton by his mother as a 4-year-old, he became a part of local club just three years later.
Summers represented his country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He won the African Championship in men's doubles with his partner Jarred Elliott in 2023, defeating top two seeded pairs from Algeria in semifinal and final.[2] Both went on to also secure a bronze medal in the African Games a month later.[3]
Summers pursued a law degree and plans to open his own law firm in future. He attended University of the Free State.[4][5]
Achievements
African Games
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Borteyman Sports Complex, Accra, Ghana |
 Jarred Elliott |
 Godwin Olofua Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori |
18–21, 16–21 |  Bronze |
African Championships
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | John Barrable Hall, Benoni, South Africa |
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori |
19–21, 17–21 | Bronze |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MTN Arena, Kampala, Uganda |
Jarred Elliott |
 Koceila Mammeri Youcef Sabri Medel |
16–21, 14–21 | Bronze |
| 2023 | John Barrable Hall, Benoni, South Africa |
Jarred Elliott |
Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbi Adel Hamek |
21–13, 21–17 |  Gold |
BWF International (4 titles, 8 runners-up)
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2019 | Botswana International | Cameron Coetzer |
20–22, 21–15, 14–21 |  Runner-up |
| 2021 | South Africa International |  Aman Sanjay Farogh |
21–15, 16–21, 12–21 | Runner-up |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2021 | Botswana International | Jarred Elliott |
 Artur Niyazov Dmitriy Panarin |
21–19, 13–21, 21–6 |  Winner |
| 2021 | South Africa International | Jarred Elliott |
Caden Kakora Robert White |
21–15, 9–21, 21–15 | Winner |
| 2022 | Zambia International | Jarred Elliott |
 Mwanza Edward Timothy Kafunda |
21–9, 21–10 | Winner |
| 2022 | Botswana International | Jarred Elliott |
Artur Niyazov Dmitriy Panarin |
20–22, 14–21 | Runner-up |
| 2023 | South Africa International | Jarred Elliott |
Caden Kakora Robert White |
15–21, 20–22 | Runner-up |
| 2024 | South Africa International | Dorian James |
 Matthew Abela Maxim Grinblat |
21–10, 19–21, 20–22 | Runner-up |
| 2025 | South Africa International | Caden Kakora |
.svg.png){kind=small} Avinash Srinivas Ephraim Stephem Sam |
walkover | Runner-up |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2024 | South Africa International | Anri Schoonees |
Caden Kakora Johanita Scholtz |
12–21, 21–23 | Runner-up |
| 2025 | Botswana International | Amy Ackerman |
Caden Kakora Johanita Scholtz |
21–10, 16–21, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2025 | South Africa International | Amy Ackerman |
 Amer Mohammed Nabiha Shariff |
16–21, 15–9 retired | Runner-up |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
BWF Junior International
Boys' singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | South Africa Junior International | Caden Kakora |
21–14, 21–15 | Winner |
Boys' doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | South Africa Junior International | Caden Kakora |
Emile Paulus Ryan Armand Swart |
21–12, 21–16 | Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | South Africa Junior International | Megan De Beer |
Emile Paulus Jabulile Geninda |
21–10, 21–10 | Winner |
- BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament
- BWF Junior International Challenge tournament
- BWF Junior International Series tournament
- BWF Junior Future Series tournament
References
- ↑ "Robert Summers". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Africa Championships: Opeyori, Rafi Claim Singles Crowns". Badminton World Federation. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Visagie, Abigail (22 March 2024). "UFS students win medals at African Games". Bloemfontein Courant. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ De Dominicis, Fabio (12 August 2024). "Continental champion, lawyer-to-be and coach… all in a day's work!". International University Sports Federation. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Manaleng, Palesa (2 February 2024). "Robert Summers ready to defend double's title at All-Africa Championships". Eyewitness News (South Africa). Retrieved 31 March 2026.
Categories:
- 2002 births
- Living people
- South African male badminton players
- Badminton players at the 2023 African Games
- Medalists at the 2023 African Games
- African Games bronze medalists for South Africa
- Badminton players at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Sportspeople from Kimberley, South Africa
- Competitors at the 2021 Summer World University Games
- 21st-century South African sportsmen
- University of the Free State alumni