| Dotun Akinsanya | |
| Birth Date: | 1981 1, df=yes |
| Height: | 1.63 m |
| Handedness: | Right |
| Bwf Id: | B9095B53-30E0-4DBF-A52A-A3AF40419B66 |
Dotun Akinsanya (born 20 January 1981) is a Nigerian badminton player.[1] He won the silver medals in the men's doubles and mixed team event, also the bronze medal in the men's singles at the 2003 All-Africa Games.[2] Akinsanya later captured the gold medal in 2007 All-Africa Games in the mixed team event.[3]
In 2002, he represented his country at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.[4] In 2003, he received a scholarship from the Olympic Solidarity's Youth Development Program with a partnership with International Badminton Federation, for preparations of talented youngsters for future Olympic Games, specifically the Beijing 2008 Olympics.[5] Although won the 2004 African Championships, he failed to qualify at the 2004 Olympic Games, after his world ranking down to South African player.[6]
Men's singles
Men's doubles
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | National Badminton Centre, Rose Hill, Mauritius |  Olivier Fossy | 5–15, 15–10, 15–6 | Gold | |
| 2002 | Casablanca, Morocco | Abimbola Odejoke | Walkover | Silver |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | National Badminton Centre, Rose Hill, Mauritius | Abimbola Odejoke | Chris Dednam Johan Kleingeld | 2–15, 6–15 | Silver | |
| 2002 | Casablanca, Morocco | Abimbola Odejoke | Chris Dednam Johan Kleingeld | 5–7, 6–8, Retired | Bronze | |
| 2000 | Multi-Purpose Sports Hall, Bauchi, Nigeria | Abimbola Odejoke | Denis Constantin Édouard Clarisse | 2–15, 8–15 | Silver |
Men's doubles