Q & A

When and where you began playing, and why this sport?
"He began the sport at age seven in Ireland, and took part in his first competitive match at age 10. He also played football until age 11 when he began focusing solely on badminton."

Sporting ambitions?
"To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and to win medals at the world championships and Olympic Games. He believes he will be at his strongest for the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games. "Peaking in badminton is probably [age] 24 to 28 so definitely 2024 and 2028 [Olympics] will be on my mind.""