In Profile: SOPHIE SANKEY [Eng]
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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SANKEY... ON COURT:
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Event(s): |
Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles |
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Partner(s): |
Caitlin Pringle (Scotland), Alex Fowler |
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Coach(es): |
James Vincent, Joanne Quay and Sara Sankey |
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County/Team: |
Lancashire |
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Started badminton aged: |
3. My mum used to play so I was always in badminton halls |
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Ambition as badminton player: |
Win the All England |
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First represented England: |
Age 11 at U12 Globus Cup |
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Best performance of career: |
Runner up in Mixed at the U19 Nationals 2010 as an U16 player |
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Major national achievements: |
3x U13 Nationals winner, 2xU15 National winner, 4xU17 Nationals winner |
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Major International achievements: |
2011, 2010 - 2x U17 6 Nations runner up |
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Biggest disappointment: |
Not being selected for World Juniors 2011 |
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Favourite tournament: |
Danish Cup |
AND OFF COURT...
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My occupation: |
Part time student/ Part time badminton player |
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My pets: |
2 dogs Bob and Ben |
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Favourite food: |
Nandos |
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Favourite city or country: |
Kuala Lumpur |
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Favourite holiday destination: |
Tenerife |
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My personality in a nutshell: |
Funny, Sarcastic and Determined |



