| Intro | Badminton player |
| Is |
Athlete Badminton player |
| From | Uganda |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth |
6 July 1987, Nsambya, Uganda |
| Age | 33 years |
| Star sign | Cancer |
Margaret Nankabirwa (born 6 July 1987) is a Ugandan female badminton player.
Career
Nankabirwa started playing badminton in 2008, inspired by her mother. In 2010, she competed at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India and defeated by Alex Bruce of Canada in the first round of women’s singles event. In 2014, she competed in Glasgow, Scotland and defeated in first round in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles event.
Achievements
African Badminton Championships
Women’s Doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|
BWF International Challenge/Series
Women’s singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Uganda International | Karen Foo Kune | 16–21, 9–21 | Runner-up |
Women’s doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kenya International | Bridget Shamim Bangi |
Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan Grace Gabriel |
18–21, 9–21 | Runner-up |
| 2013 | Uganda International | Bridget Shamim Bangi |
Shama Aboobakar Grace Gabriel |
13–21, 21–18, 12–21 | Runner-up |
| 2009 | Uganda International | Bridget Shamim Bangi |
Rose Nakalya Norah Nassimbwa |
21–16, 21–10 | Winner |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament