Martin de Jonge

Martin de Jonge (22 June 1981) born in Rotterdam, Netherlands is a former professional Dutch/Austrian badminton player.

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  Austrian League

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  Austrian League

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  Interview

Career

De Jonge started his career at the age of 6 at the local town badminton club and turned professional at age 16. At the age of 17, after a conflict with the Dutch national coach he decided to move to Austria, to join the Austrian national team. In the following years he participated in world championships,^[1] major grand prix tournaments^[2] and won the national men’s doubles title twice. ^[3][4]

Unfortunately, he got a severe achilles tendon injury in 2004.^[5][6] Surgery was followed by two years of recovery, but without any improvement. In 2006 he decided to quit playing badminton at a professional level.

Post badminton career

He finished studying at Vienna medical school^[7] and currently works in the Netherlands.

Former clubs

Ribad Ridderkerk

BCR 91' Rotterdam

Velo Den Haag

Hernals Vienna

ESBV Panache

BC Schijndel

References

1. ^ http://internationalbadminton.org/changes/Excel%20seet/2001/2001MX/64MX.xls
2. ^ Welkom bij www.toernooi.nl!
3. ^ http://www.badminton.at/t_html/chronik/hd.php
4. ^ http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichische_Meisterschaft_(Badminton)
5. ^ WBH Wien
6. ^ WBH Wien
7. ^ Medizinische Universität Wien

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