Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Singapore, SIN |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Singapore Badminton Association: Singapore |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Watching TV, listening to R&B, watching romantic movies, surfing the internet. (teamsingapore.com.sg, 07 Jan 2012; friendster.com, 18 Mar 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"My whole family is into badminton and it was through their encouragement that I took up badminton. Initially, I was not too keen. My brothers kept on giving me their old racquets and other equipment. Then, I took it seriously. I followed them to Singapore and made it to the national team." |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
She has been awarded the Meritorious Award for her devotion to her sport by the Singapore National Olympic Committee. (snoc.org.sg, 18 Mar 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Eng Hian |
Handedness |
Right |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began the sport when she was nine. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Never give up and always uphold the attitude that is the Singapore Spirit." (teamsingapore.com.sg, 07 Jan 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Coach from which country? |
Indonesia |