Roland Maywald (born 15 March 1945) is a former German badminton player who competed internationally for West Germany during the 1960s and 1970s. He specialized in men's doubles and achieved notable success at European competitions.
Career
- Maywald represented West Germany at multiple European Badminton Championships. He secured a gold medal in the men's doubles event at the 1978 European Championships, partnering with fellow German player Klaus-Richard. The pair also earned bronze medals in the 1974 and 1980 editions of the tournament.
- He participated in the Thomas Cup (the world men’s team competition) as a member of the West German team in the 1970s, contributing to the squad’s victories in several ties.
- Domestically, Maywald won several titles at the German National Badminton Championships, primarily in men’s doubles events.
Playing style
Maywald was recognized for his strong net play, precise shot placement, and effective partnership dynamics in doubles competition.
Later life
Following his retirement from active competition in the early 1980s, Maywald remained involved in badminton as a coach and mentor for junior players in the German badminton federation. Details regarding his personal life and post‑coaching activities are not widely documented in public sources.
