Mary Thompson (badminton)

Mary Thompson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Sport
SportBadminton
ClubGlasgow BC
Medal record
Representing  Scotland
Irish Open
1968 mixed doubles

Mary Thompson is a former international badminton player from Scotland who competed at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Thompson played her badminton in Glasgow[1] and specialised in doubles.[2]

She was a Scottish international,[3] representing them in world tournaments including the Uber Cup.[4] In November 1969 she was selected for the Scottish Commonwealth Games trials.[5] Thompson subsequently represented the Scottish team[6] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[7][8] competing in the women's singles event[9] and the women's doubles.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Helen Retains Place". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 25 February 1970. p. 16. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "McCoig makes successful return". The Scotsman. 4 December 1967. p. 12. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Dorothy reaches semi-final". Belfast Telegraph. 17 February 1968. p. 14. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Uber Cup badminton". The Scotsman. 17 February 1969. p. 134. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Fit Barbara will play for Ireland". Ireland's Saturday Night. 8 November 1969. p. 11. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Swimming for their country". Aberdeen Evening Express. 26 May 1970. p. 12. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "Scotland Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  8. ^ "They'll carry Scotland's hopes". Aberdeen Evening Express. 16 June 1970. p. 11. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ "Results from the Games yesterday". Birmingham Mail. 18 July 1970. p. 15. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. ^ "Commonwealth Results". Nottingham Guardian. 20 July 1970. p. 12. Retrieved 13 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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