Name: Alonso Ignacio Medel Araya
City / Country: Antofagasta, Chile
Birth Date: 19/12/2001
Specialty: Singles
1. At what age did you start in Badminton and how did you get into this sport?
“I started when I was 10 years old, at school.”
- 2. In how many tournaments did you participate and which have been your best results?
“I have participated in at least 15 tournaments and my best result was to win the South American Championships in 2015 and 2017.”
3. To how many countries has badminton taken you?
“I’ve played badminton in 12 countries.”
4. Which are your short and medium term objectives as a badminton player?
“Qualify for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games and win a medal at the Pan-American Championship 2018.”
5. Do you perform other activities in parallel to your career as a badminton player such as studies or work?
“I’m studying at school.”
6. How sacrificed is it to train and study at the same time?
“It costs me a little, but the year just starts, so I will organize and go forward.”
7. How do you keep commitment and discipline in your life?
“Discipline, humility, being organized …”
8. In addition to sport satisfactions, what other things does badminton give you?
“Make friends and know different countries.”
9. Which are your favorite hobbies?
“Listen music and play basketball.”
10. Who was your first coach?
“Susana Salinas.”
11. Which club do you represent?
“Anfogastas’s Club.”
12. Is Badminton popular in your country?
“It is not, but every year it is growing up.”
13. Have you ever played in the Junior Pan Am Championships?
“I have participated in some, and I did very bad…..”
