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unusual facts about 1977 IBF World Championships



India at the 2011 BWF World Championships

The tournament was first held in 1977 in Malmö, Sweden and celebrated every three years until 1983, after which, it became a biennial event, and played once every two years until 2005.

Pia Nielsen

She won a bronze medal at the 1977 World Championships in women's doubles with Inge Borgström, a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the 1980 World Championships with Steen Fladberg, and a silver medal in mixed doubles with Fladberg in the 1983 Championships.

Sture Johnsson

He also competed at the first ever IBF World Championships in Malmö, in 1977, and was defeated in quarterfinals by the eventual champion Flemming Delfs.


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