Name: Anthony McNee
City/Country: Kingston, Jamaica
Birth Date: 14/08/1993
Specialty: Singles, doubles and mixed
1.- At what age did you start in Badminton and how do you get into this sport?
“I started when I was 11 years old because I saw my older sister play and I liked it”.
2.- In how many tournaments did you participate and which have been your best results?
“Probably, I have participate in more than 10 tournaments and my best result was obtain the bronze medal in singles and doubles at Pan-American Championship”.
3.- To how many countries has badminton taken you?
“I think 5 or 6 countries”.
4.- What anecdotes come to your mind when you remember your trips?
“Once in a championship, I played against an opponent who had defeated me 6 times, before starting the game I was not concentrated at one hundred percent but I struggled myself and won the match”.
5.- Which are your short and medium term objectives as a badminton player?
“At least, win doubles and singles this year, and go to the Olympic games”.
6.- Do you perform other activities in parallel to your career as an athlete such as study or work?
“I’m studying for the moment”.
7.- How sacrificed is it to train and study or work at the same time?
“It’s a bit difficult because I don’t have much time between studies and training but I try to do my best”.
8.- In addition to sport satisfactions, what other things does badminton gives you?
“Badminton taught me to have motivation, humility and overcome anything that gets in my way”.
9.- Which are your favorite hobbies?
“I like to listen to music and watch movies”.
10.- Who was you first coach?
“Risco Dante”.
11.- Which club do you represent?
“I represent the national federation”.
12.- Is Badminton popular in your country?
“No, is not a popular sport but we are trying to change that”.
