Ratchanok Intanon

Ratchanok Intanon
Personal information
Nickname(s)	May
Country	Thailand
Born	(1995-02-05) 5 February 1995 (age 29) Yasothon, Thailand
Residence	Bangkok, Thailand
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight	58 kg (128 lb)
Handedness	Right
Women's singles
Career record	487 wins, 226 losses
Highest ranking	1 (21 April 2016)
Current ranking	20 (13 August 2024)
Medal record Women's badminton Representing  Thailand World Championships 2013 Guangzhou Women's singles 2019 Basel Women's singles Sudirman Cup 2013 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team 2017 Gold Coast Mixed team 2019 Nanning Mixed team Uber Cup 2018 Bangkok Women's team 2012 Wuhan Women's team 2020 Aarhus Women's team 2022 Bangkok Women's team Asian Games 2010 Guangzhou Women's team 2018 Jakarta–Palembang Women's team Asian Championships 2015 Wuhan Women's singles Asia Team Championships 2016 Hyderabad Women's team SEA Games 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women's team 2015 Singapore Women's team 2019 Philippines Women's team 2009 Vientiane Women's singles 2009 Vientiane Women's team 2011 Jakarta–Palembang Women's singles World Junior Championships 2009 Alor Setar Girls' singles 2010 Guadalajara Girls' singles 2011 Taipei Girls' singles 2009 Alor Setar Mixed team Asian Junior Championships 2009 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team 2010 Kuala Lumpur Girls' doubles 2010 Kuala Lumpur Mixed team
BWF profile

Ratchanok Intanon (Thai: รัชนก อินทนนท์, RTGS: Ratchanok Inthanon, pronounced [rát.t͡ɕʰā.nók ʔīn.tʰā.nōn]; born 5 February 1995) is a Thai badminton player who became the first Thai to become No.1 in women's singles. She is known for her relaxed hitting motion and light footwork, which has been described as 'balletic' by commentators such as Gillian Clark.^{[citation needed]} She became the world champion in women's singles in 2013.