Athlete Resume
Rhys has had an outstanding start of the season both nationally and internationally. His triple crown at the U17 National Championships is a testimony to his domination in his age group. He also fared extremely well abroad against older European players.
Rhys started playing Badminton at the age of seven and has now been National age group champion for 4 years running. He has represented England on numerous occasions at U15 and U17 level.
He is now planning to take his game to the next level by competing and training more regularly with Asian players.
Key Achievements
- 2011 Jaguar Academy of Sport Special Recognition Winner
- Winner of the 2011 U19 Portugal International Singles event and added the U19 Spanish International Junior Doubles titles earlier this March
- Winner of the 2011 U17 National Championships in the three events, Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles
- 2010 National Championships U17 Singles - Gold
- 2010 National Gold standard Leigh U17 Singles - Gold medal
- 2010 Staffordshire Satellite Open Men's Senior event Singles - Gold
- 2009 National Championships U16 Singles - Gold
- 2009 Finland Junior International U17 Singles - Gold, U17 Doubles - Gold
- 2009 National Gold standard Cwmbran, Wales U17 Singles - Gold
- 2009 National Gold standard York U17 Singles - Gold
Aims
- To become the recognised Men's singles player in GB for his age group (U17) and above (U19)
- Win the U19 Dutch International, U19 German International and U17 6 Nations
- Perform well at the 2011 Senior National Championships
- Win the Yonex All England singles title
- Play on the Senior international circuit
- Represent GB at the Olympics
