Paul Skelt
Paul Derek Skelt (born March 31, 1924 , † 1991 ) was a New Zealand badminton player . Anthony Skelt was his brother, Nigel Skelt his son.
Career
Paul Skelt was the first national champion in New Zealand in 1950. Five more titles followed by 1959. In total, he was successful four times in men's doubles and twice in mixed. The Paul Skelt Memorial Hall in Invercargill was named after him.
Sporting successes
| season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | New Zealand Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | Paul Skelt / L. Rankin |
| 1952 | New Zealand Championship | Mixed | 1 | Paul D. Skelt / RB Emslie |
| 1954 | New Zealand Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | Paul D. Skelt / Anthony T. Skelt |
| 1956 | New Zealand Championship | Mixed | 1 | Paul D. Skelt / Sonia Cox |
| 1956 | New Zealand Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | Paul D. Skelt / Anthony T. Skelt |
| 1959 | New Zealand Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | Paul D. Skelt / Anthony T. Skelt |
credentials
- Annual Handbook of the International Badminton Federation , London, 27th Edition 1969, p. 78
- http://www.olympic.org.nz/nzolympic/games/edmonton-1978
- http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/61086382
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Skelt, Paul |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Skelt, Paul Derek |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | New Zealand badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 31, 1924 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1991 |