Name: Carmen Charlotte Carrasco
City/ Country: Santiago, Chile
Birth Date: 03/10/1994
Specialty: Mixed Doubles
Category: SS6
- At what age did you start in Badminton and how did you get into this sport?
“I started playing Badminton 3 months ago. In Chile we have an association called “Small Persons” and we received the invitation of the coach to start playing this sport and I really love it, when I play sports I get bored, but I found my passion in Badminton.”
- In how many tournaments did you participate and which countries did you visit as a Badminton player?
“Peru was my first trip as an athlete and my first tournament the II Peru Para-Badminton International 2017.”
- Which are your short and medium term objectives as a Badminton player?
“To be a better player and get results because I want that Badminton and Para-Badminton grow in Chile.”
- Do you perform other activities in parallel to your career as an athlete, such as studies or work?
“I study Commercial Engineering and also work.”
- How sacrificed is it to train, study and work at the same time?
“What complicates me most is time and traffic but I forget everything when I’m playing , I’m happy.”
- How do you keep commitment and discipline in your life?
“Have a passion and reach your goals.”
- In addition to sporting satisfactions, what other things does Badminton give you?
“I found my passion so I am really happy with that, I’m glad to be part of this project in Chile.”
- Which are your favorite hobbies?
“I love Badminton, watch romantic movies, action movies and hate the horror movies.”
- Who was your first coach?
“Tatiana Merino.”
- Which club do you represent?
“I represent the Paralympic Badminton Federation.”
- Is Para-Badminton popular in your country?
“Actually, we are not more than 30 people, we hope to get results and this hopefully will win more people and move on.”
- What message would you like to tell to those who follow this interview?
“It is worth risking and finding something that becomes a motive.”
