Q & A

When and where you began playing, and why this sport?
"Since I was 7 years old, because it was a way to make some money for my parents. I would have helped my father in the family business if I wasn't a badminton player. And currently I enjoy the opportunities to travel around the world through the sport."

Your equipment sponsor and current racket model?
"Yonex"

Your training regime?
"6 days a week"

Memorable sporting achievements?
"2007 All England champion - All England is also my favourite tournament as it's the oldest tournament."

Sporting awards / Honours (so far)?
"Fastest smash (that went into the Guinness World Records)"

Sporting ambitions?
"To win an Olympic gold medal"