Name: Katherine Valli
Country: USA
Category: SS6
Category: SU5
When did you start in Para-Badminton?
“I started about two and a half years ago.”
In how many tournaments did you participate and which are your best results?
“I played 5 tournaments so far and my best tournament was Ireland probably where I got bronze.”
What do you expect for the next years as Para-Badminton player?
“I expect to improve, hopefully I will do. Play more tournaments and have fun.”
What are your objectives as a Para-Badminton player?
“I want to compete at Paralympic Games so hopefully the number of players in my category increase and we will be included in Pan American and Paralympics Games soon.”
In addition to sporting satisfactions, what other things does Para-Badminton give you?
“Meeting people around the world, definitely, it’s a lot of fun and I love the social part of this. I love to play obviously, but definitely I love meeting new friends.”
What message would you like to tell to those who don’t know yet Para-Baminton?
“I would definitely tell them to try playing badminton, it’s fun sport that allows you to meet new people and more people are practicing it.”
