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Raza Ali Adil

Raza Ali Adil was born on 7th September, 2002. He hails from Lahore and has completed his Intermediate from Government College (GC). 

Raza, at the age of only 13, started playing Badminton in Iqbal Park Badminton Club, with help of his uncle and Coach Amir Shuja.


Raza throughout his game career has had many coaches uptil now. After his 1st coach Amir Shuja, Raza did training under Coach Nadeem Javed, Waqas Ahmed & Atique Chaudary. Raza still goes to each one of them, works with them and has a lot to learn from them. Working under a great coach is super beneficial for any sportsman, in every way.


The 1st professional tournament that Raza played was Punjab Junior Championship U-13,14 in Lahore. Following are some of Raza's major Badminton achievements: 

  • U-13,14,15,17,19 Punjab champion 

  • Won silver medal at National junior (U-19) Championships in Boys' Singles (Thrice)

  • Won silver medal at National Junior (U-18) Championships in Boys' Doubles.

  • Sargodha Open U-19 winner 

  • Islamabad open 2019 winner (double gold)

  • Double gold at Inter-College Games

  • Runners up at UAE Open U-17 Boys' singles

  • BWF U-19 UAE International series Bronze medalist (Boys' Singles)


In 2019, Raza made his first major upset in seniors at Ranking Tournament Main round 1 against Waqas Aslam of Islamabad, where Raza won a rubber set match at Wapda Sports Complex. Like every successful person, Raza also faced a downfall in his career. He lost 7 tournaments in 2016, however, won more than 10+ tournaments in 2017. Later on, Raza also injured his ankle in 2019. The doctors advised him to rest for upto 6-7 months. However, he recovered soon and was back on court within 3 months.


Raza's current National ranking is 43 (Men's Singles) and U-19 BWF highest ranking is 179. Throughout his career, his family, friends, and coach Amir Shuja has supported him a lot. Later on, Sir Nadeem, Sir Waqas, as well as his brother Saad always pushed him to work harder and to stay consistent. Raza aims to excel in Badminton and become Men's Champion in Pakistan, and to one day represent his country by becoming a top player in World Ranking. 



Written by: Muhammad Anas Akhtar (Admin FBCOP)

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