Name: Yuka Chokyu
Country: Canada
Category: WH1
How was your experience in this V Pan Am Para-Badminton Championships 2018?
“It was a very exciting tournament. I never been in a regional tournament before so I was so excited and it was a good competition and I can saw what level I am in in this region. Was a great tournament.”
What do you think about para-badminton development in our region?
“To be honest, I think that the highest level is in Asia region and I think that, in South America I’m not sure but, in North America Para-Badminton is a really young sport still. And for me, I started less than 2 years ago, so I think is developing, growing and hopefully we will can get the world level soon.”
What are your short and medium term objectives as a badminton player?
“For short term goal I would like to represent Canada at the Para-Pan Am Games in Lima next year in August. Tokio [2020], I know is very tough but at least I can try.”
What message would you like to tell to those who don’t know yet baminton?
“Badminton is a great sport. I have been playing wheelchair tenis and was so difficult to start but Para-Badminton is much easier to tackle, is very fun and from the first day you will love it.”
