In Profile: AARON CHENG [Eng]
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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CHENG... ON COURT:
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Event(s): |
Singles, Mens Doubles and Mixed Doubles |
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Partner(s): |
Rhys Walker and Lauren Bromley |
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Coach(es): |
Toby Honey, Stuart Wardell |
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County/Team: |
Surrey |
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Started badminton aged: |
Aged 9 - began playing tournaments aged 12 |
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Ambition as badminton player: |
To compete in the Olympics |
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First represented England: |
Aged 13 in Malmo, Sweden |
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Best performance of career: |
Bronze Youth Olympic Festival (w/ Tom Wolfenden) |
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Major national achievements: |
2013 - U19 English National Champion MD |
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Major International achievements: |
2013 - Bronze Youth Olympic Festival (w/ Tom Wolfenden) |
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Biggest disappointment: |
Losing at a first round in my own age group |
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Favourite tournament: |
Italian Junior. The only tournament where we actually did a bit of sight seeing in Duomo and was brilliant. They had good ice cream and nice weather too. |
AND OFF COURT...
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My occupation: |
Full time education |
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Significant others: |
Family and friends |
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My hobbies |
Drawing and designing |
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Favourite food: |
Lobster with crispy noodle base |
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Favourite city or country: |
New York and Malaysia |
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Favourite holiday destination: |
Malaysia, Langkawi |
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If not badminton, then I would be: |
Spend more time towards drawing and digital painting |
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My personality in a nutshell: |
A creative perfectionist |



