Name: Fernanda Saponara Rivva.
City/Country: Lima, Perù.
Birth Date: 02/07/01.
Specialty: Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
1. At what age did you start in Badminton and how did you get into this sport?
“I started when I was 11, I wanted to practice a racket sport and close to my house and I had 2 options: Badminton or Ping Pong, but I don’t like ping pong…..”
2. In how many tournaments have you participated and which have been your best results?
“I played in 25 tournaments and I was South American Champion in Singles, Doubles and Mixed in Brazil”.
3. To how many countries has Badminton taken you?
“At least 7 countries”.
4. What anecdotes come to your mind when you remember your trips?
“No, everything normal”.
5. Which are your short and medium term objectives as a Badminton player?
“This year, qualify for the 2018 Youth Olimpics Games and try to get some medal in Single at the Pan-American Junior”.
6. Do you perform other activities in parallel to you career as a Badminton player, such as studies or work?
“I have one year left to finish high school”.
7. How sacrificed is it to train and study at the same time?
“It is very sacrificed because now I train far from where I live, I arrive late from training and I automatically start to do homework and study, so I go late to sleep”.
8. How do you keep commitment and discipline in your life?
“To be responsible, never give up and most importantly, get up early”.
9.- In addition to sporting satisfactions what other things does Badminton give you?
“Make many friends, know different places, know the technique of important players”.
10.- What are your favorite hobbies?
“Play basketball with my family and watch series”.
11.- Who was you first coach?
“Jose Antonio Crespo y Jose Antonio Couto”.
12.- Which club do you represent?
“Regatas Lima Club”.
13.- Is Badminton popular in your country?
“Not so much but is growing”.
14.-Have you played at the Junior Pan Am Championships?
“Yes, last year, I got bronze medal in doubles and mixed”.
