Name: Johann Breno
City/ Country: Parana, Brazil
Birth Date: 12/04/2002
Specialty: Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Category: SL4
1. At what age did you start in Badminton and how did you get into this sport?
“I started to play in 2010, at 8 years old. A teacher invited me and I liked it !”.
- In how many tournaments did you participate and which have been your best results?
“I have participated in at least 12 tournaments and my best result was to win the silver medal in 2014″.
3.To how many countries has badminton taken you?
“I think it have been 6 countries”.
4. Which are your short and medium term objectives as a Badminton player?
“Get medals and participate in the Olympic Games”.
5. Do you perform other activities in parallel to your career as an athlete, such as studies or work?
“I am studying at school right now”.
6. How sacrificed is it to train and study at the same time?
“It is a bit complicated because I have to do homework and study but I try to organize myself in the best way and be able to do everything quietly”.
7. How do you keep commitment and discipline in your life?
“In many ways. The most important thing is to be organized, humble and sociable”.
8. In addition to sporting satisfactions, what other things does Badminton give you?
“Meet friends, go to other countries and learn about them”.
9. Which are your favorite hobbies?
“Be with my friends and rest”.
10. Who was your first coach?
“Pablo Bento”.
11. Which club do you represent?
“I play in a league in Parana”.
12. Is Para – Badminton popular in your country?
“I know it’s getting better known and I want it to keep growing”.
13. What message would you like to tell to those who follow this interview?
“Having a disability does not mean having problems, it means having one more skill to be able to go ahead and reach your goals”.
