In Profile: HOLLY SMITH [Eng]
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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SMITH... ON COURT:
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Event(s): |
Singles, Ladies Doubles, Mixed Doubles |
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Partner(s): |
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Coach(es): |
Mike Woodward |
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County/Team: |
Durham |
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Started badminton aged: |
9 | |
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Ambition as badminton player: |
To represent England at senior level and medal at major European and World Events |
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First represented England: |
10 years old, Olve Junior International |
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Best performance of career: |
Winning Both the LD and XD at the Italian Junior international U19 - 2011 (while still U17) |
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Seasons best performance: |
2011 Winner of U19 Danish Cup |
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Major national achievements: |
2013 U19 English National Champion WD, XD |
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Major International achievements: |
2011 2010 2008 2007 |
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Biggest disappointment: |
Losing 2010 U17 Nationals doubles semi-final |
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Favourite tournament: |
Italian Junior International |
AND OFF COURT...
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My occupation: |
Student |
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My hobbies: |
Music - going to concerts, socialising & shopping with friends |
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Favourite food: |
Jimmy Browns famous cheese toasties |
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Favourite city or country: |
Switzerland |
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Favourite holiday destination: |
Spain |
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My personality in a nutshell: |
Loud, Very Competitive, and love the banter |



