The Badminton Podcast

Meet Benny Luo - an inductee of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Media.  He's the founder of NextShark.com, a leading AAPI media company covering news, business, politics, entertainment, and culture that reaches up to 20 million people per week across social platforms. He was also the founder of NewMediaRockstars.com, which was acquired in 2013. Tune in to hear his story about how badminton helped him gain the confidence to do these amazing things! Follow him on socials: @bennyluo , @nextshark & @jointseafood -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: crew@volantbadminton.com

This is part TWO of a two-part series with Leon Jake Lim, an entrepreneur who runs his own badminton academy in Malaysia. He’s also an investor/fund manager and freelance analyst for a Finance Youtube channel called FIRL (Finance in Real Life) which has 18,200 subscribers at the time of recording. He has also studied philosophy, politics and economics at University of London. You don't want to miss this one! Follow him on Instagram: @leonjakelim and @js_badmintonacademyn -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

This is part one of a two-part series with Leon Jake Lim, an entrepreneur who runs his own badminton academy in Malaysia. He’s also an investor/fund manager and freelance analyst for a Finance Youtube channel called FIRL (Finance in Real Life) which has 18,200 subscribers at the time of recording. He has also studied philosophy, politics and economics at University of London. You don't want to miss this one! Follow AG Badminton on Instagram: @leonjakelim and @js_badmintonacademyn -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Joining us today is Aaron and Gladis Hor from AG Badminton. We talk about the inception of AG badminton, and how their passion to grow the badminton community has resulted in having to make a decision to prioritise their academy ahead of their 'normal' jobs. Follow AG Badminton on Instagram: @ag_badminton and on Facebook -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

This one's a bit different. Co-founder, Jeff Tho, is a dentist and business coach/consultant outside of his roles in Volant & The Badminton Podcast. He discusses the lessons learnt from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and how it can be adapted to business. There are MANY overlaps between sports performance and business performance! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Our guests are Joel Tan, founder of More Than a Swing (MTAS), a Singapore-based badminton academy and Ian Ling – founder of Kurin Organics, an e-commerce startup which manufactures soaps and detergents out of Brisbane, Australia. Together, we talk about what types of badminton players there are, and why they tend to do what they do. Don't miss this one! To find out more about More Than a Swing (MTAS) & Joel, visit: morethanaswing.sg and upraise.sg Fore more info on Kurin Organics & Ian, visit: Kurinorganics.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Nyl Yakura onto this episode of The Badminton Podcast.  He's Canada’s number 1 MD player with 5 National Championships and  4 pan American Championships under his belt. He’s also an Olympian, having competed at the Tokyo 2020 Games and also a two-time Commonwealth Games athlete. Tune in to hear how you can dominate in the back court for your doubles matches! Follow him on IG: @nylyakura -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine discuss the magic behind communication to your coach and partners. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Rubin Jille, the number 1 MD player from the Netherlands is our guest on this episode. Gronya Somerville and Jeff are your co-hosts. Follow him on IG: @rubenjille -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Mark Caljouw onto a live podcast! He's the number 1 Dutch MS player with a current WR of 28 in the world, with a career high of 23. He has had many international victories, including reaching the quarter finals in 2021 World Championships, round of 16 in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and was a semifinalist of the 2021 All England Championships. Stuart Brehaut and Jeff are your co-hosts for this one! Follow him on IG: @markcaljouw -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We speak live, to Selena Piek, the number 1 Dutch Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles player. She has had a World Ranking high of 7 in the world in WD and is currently ranked 21 in the world in mixed doubles with Robin Tabeling.  Gronya and Jeff are your co-hosts in this one! Follow her on IG: @selenapiek -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

A special welcome to Martin Del Valle, a former Peruvian badminton player who was 10x National Champion, qualified for 4 x World Championships and is bridging badminton with video games!   To find out more information about Multiball and Martin here's his LinkTree: linktr.ee/delvasport  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine give you a recap on our recent tournaments - Oceania Championships and Thomas & Uber Cup. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We have, the legend himself, Peter Gade on this episode of the podcast! In this episode, he dig into his badminton journey and how he was able to achieve what he achieved. We also talk about his passion for badminton and how the Peter Gade Academy sets out to develop world-class singles players.  Check out the Peter Gade Academy here: https://petergade.com/ -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this podcast, Gronya and Justine discuss the importance of taking breaks from training to maintain optimal performance Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Ygor Coelho from Brazil - a Men's Singles player with highest world ranking of 30. He was the 2019 Pan Am Games champion and competed at 2 Olympic Games - Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, and has his sights on Paris 2024. In this episode, he talks about his journey and how his upbringing has helped shape his outlook in badminton and life. Follow him on Instagram: @co3lho12 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Gronya and Justine discuss how they train through their fair share of  injuries and make the most of the situation they have had to face. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Henri Vervoort! I was lucky enough to record this episode in-person at the Dutch National Training Centre in Papendal.  He's a professional coach since 2006 having coached in Denmark, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and Italy. He has the highest European coaching degree, is a BWF 2 tutor, shuttle time expert and a part of the Badminton Europe pool of experts for giving coaching education. He is the current head singles coach for the Netherlands. In this episode, he talks about many things, including his knowledge in propaganda and how important it is to know what type of players you're coaching. Don't miss this one! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Gronya and Justine talk about how they find the areas they need to develop to improve their badminton and how they make a plan around it. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Ruud Bosch back onto the podcast! His episode on Asian vs European Training Styles is one of our most listened episodes. In this episode, he talks about how he plans his athletes' high performance program and is working on how to get their players to reach their peak at an earlier age. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Plot Twist! Re-introducing Justine Villegas from episode 91 and Gronya Somerville from episodes 12, 33 and 62! They're going to be joining The Badminton Podcast by producing a new featured segment of the podcast: Badminton Lights Out (aka BLO). So you'll be hearing a bit of a different episode structure, new voices, new perspectives and new topics!  Get excited, because they're going to shine the light on things that aren't commonly known in the badminton community. Let us know what you'd like to hear! Make sure you follow us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast -- SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Kari Gunnarsson, a former professional MS player from Iceland, who grew up in Denmark. He's building a startup called Clutch that is developing a training app for badminton players using Artificial Intelligence, with the mission to make badminton coaching accessible to any player in the world. Check our his blog about how sport makes you better at life here.   Get in contact with Kari via the website and Instagram.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode Gronya and Justine explain in a bit more detail what Olympic qualification looks like in terms of the rules and what tournaments players need to play. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Daniel Fan back onto the podcast - from episode 38. A lot has changed in his transition from a professional player to a full-time coach. He has been doing great things with head coach Nick Kidd, and we talk all about it on this episode. Get into contact with him FB (or if you want to do some road cycling with him!): Daniel Fan -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Gronya and Justine bring you a bonus episode where they chat about some of the most absurd and funny things that has happened to them on a badminton court. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Many of you will know Jasmine Wong, or should we say Jasmine Trophy Hunter! On this episode, we talk about her badminton journey and why she started playing badminton seriously again after giving it up. She also talks about her vision for badminton, especially for girls/women, and how her brand is helping to bring more female players to the sport. Follow her on IG: @jasminetrophyhunter -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

THANK YOU FOR 2021! WE LOVE YOU ALL! Jeff & Henry -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya interview Jeff Tho (TBP host) to better understand how he balanced his high-achieving academics while playing badminton and continues to juggle multiple jobs now. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Stuart Brehaut - former Olympian, 3 x Commonwealth Games Athlete and current Australian National Head Coach, who is also a superstar at golf! In this episode, we recap on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from an Australian perspective, and chat about the future of independent badminton players, and where Stuart thinks we're heading as a sport. Follow him on IG: @stuartbrehaut Or send him an email: stuart.brehaut@badminton.org.au -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas.  Justine and Gronya talk about Gronya’s Europe stint on how she tackles tournaments, trainings and her mental health for the months she’s been away from home.  Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Our guest is 22 year old, former professional badminton player Fee Teng Liew from England who is a current Sport and Exercise Psychology student at Loughborough (Luff brah) University. During her professional badminton days, she spent 2 years living in Malaysia and Indonesia to train, compete, and eat lots of good food! It also wasn’t long ago that she won the English National Badminton Championships with mixed doubles partner, Max Flynn in 2020. Fee has a big passion for mental well-being and believes that having a healthy mental state and an understanding of what is going on in our minds is so crucial to succeeding in every other part of our personal and professional lives too. She is currently doing a research project on mental health in elite badminton players and how badminton differs...so on today’s episode we not only explore her story but dive deeper in this topic. Follow Fee at:  Her blog: http://www.feetengliew.com/ Instagram: @mindfullyfee / @feetengliew - Contact her to be a part of the research if you have a BWF world ranking! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE! The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya discuss the struggles of financially supporting your badminton career and a few ways you can earn money and better yourself while achieving your athletic dreams. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Our guest is 23 year-old Elias Bracké from Belgium. He has had multiple 3rd place finishes at Future series, a final at an international series and has been able to beat several top 100 players in his career so far. Hear his badminton story and what he hopes to achieve in bringing badminton into prime-time for Belgium.  Follow him on Instagram: @eliasbracke -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. In this episode, Justine and Gronya interview Abhinav Manota and talk about his story and how to improve as a player with limited sparring partners. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We talk to Pinakin Godse - a former professional badminton player and now a physiotherapist with a Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy.  Tune in to hear about a physio's view on badminton injuries and how to best take care of your body. Follow him on Instagram: @sportsphysiotherapistpinakin Or contact him via email: physiotherapistpinakin@gmail.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya discuss what they wish they knew when they were starting badminton all those years ago, knowing what they know now. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Former Canadian badminton player, Brittney Tam is our guest on this episode. She has competed for Canada at the Commonwealth Games, Pan Am Championships and World Championships. She has a very interesting story - starting badminton when she was 5, and her transition out of the sport to discover new passions. Follow her on Instagram: @brittneytam -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. Justine and Gronya interview their National Team coaches, Stuart Brehaut (AUS) and Rikke Olsen-Siegemund (NZL) who are both ex-players about what has changed from when they played 10+ years ago compared to now. They discuss differences in tournaments, athletes and training programs. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet best friends, Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood. They're an English MD pair that started playing together when they were 9 years old... and now they're paired up to play against the world at the 2021 Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup Finals. Hear the pros and cons about playing with your best mate! Find them on Instagram: @callumhemmingg & @steven_stallwood -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. With many of us still abiding by COIVD restrictions, Gronya and Justine discuss how to train during lockdowns so that you can stay fit and ready to get back onto court when things open up again! Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Alex Dunn, from Scotland, has a current WR of 37 for Men's Doubles with Adam Hall, and has won several international titles at the Scottish Open, Austrian Open and Welsh Open. In this episode, we talk about badminton (of course) but things that he enjoys outside of badminton including his interest in Sports Sciences. Find him on Instagram and Twitter: @Alexdunn_13 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

The Badminton Podcast presents: Badminton Lights Out (BLO) - hosted by Gronya Somerville and Justine Villegas. They discuss the different phases of training you can incorporate leading up to a competition and what each of those look like in terms of on-court and gym training. Intro created by Sam Fran - https://linktr.ee/SamFran -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome, Fabio Caponio, the number one MS playerr in Italy with a WR of 154. Hear the sacrifices that he has made on his journey, where he had to move 1000km away from his family at 12 years of age to pursue his badminton career. Follow him on Instagram: @fabio_caponio -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF THE BADMINTON PODCAST!!! On this episode, we chat to mixed doubles specialist, Robin Tabeling from the Netherlands. He's ranked 17 in the world and has just competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This recording was done before the Games themselves, so hear about his preparation and thoughts going into the Games. Follow Robin on Instagram: @robin.tabeling -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

On this episode, we welcome 19-year-old Talia Ng from Canada as our guest. She’s a student-athlete who is completing an undergraduate degree and trains for badminton competitively. Most recently, she won a bronze medal at the Senior Pan Am Championships in Women's Singles. In this episode, she talks about her life and her journey in badminton, academics and all of the other ventures that's she's involved in - including yummy macaroons!  Follow Talia on Instagram: @talia.ngg -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 11 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. It's the last show of the Games! Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Women's Doubles Gold Medallists, Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu from Indonesia. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 10 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 9 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 8 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Kevin Cordon from Guatemala.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 7 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Kento Momota from Japan and Beiwen Zhang from USA. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 6 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai from Thailand.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 5 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin from TPE today as they've saved their Olympic dreams by beating number 1 seeds from Indonesia, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 4 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Yuki Fukushima & Sayaka Hirota from Japan today!  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 3 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Goh Liu Ying & Chan Peng Soon from Malaysia today!  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's episode 2 of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF. Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls. We'll #RaiseARacket to Gronya Somerville and Simon Leung from Australia today! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Please enjoy this first episode of The Tokyo 2020 Show, presented by The Badminton Podcast and BWF.   Be sure to tune in to the show daily where'll share the latest news, results, updates, opinions, predictions and polls.  In this episode we talk about:  What to expect at the Games Our thoughts on the draw The matches that you must NOT miss Polls How to support your favourite players using #RaiseARacket Order of play -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

BIG NEWS! Tune in to find out what we'll be up to in the next few weeks! Back in Episode 21 (1st June 2020), we released our medal predictions for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 13 months on, we do the same as the players start arriving in Tokyo for the postponed Olympic Games caused by COVID. Hear how our predictions and thoughts have changed! But not just that - there has been some debate as to whether or not the Games should go ahead despite a worldwide pandemic happening. We talk to Hetvi Shah about it as she's done some research on both sides.  Should the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games still be held?  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Ian Bridge is originally from the UK, was previously a detective inspector and is the current National para-badminton coach for Australia. In this role, he has been to 3 x world championships and will be heading to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, being held in 2021. Hear how he has learnt about coaching para athletes and the challenges that he's overcome to get the best out of himself, and his athletes. Ask Ian all of your questions by emailing him at: Para@badminton.org.au And for more information about para-badminton in Australia, visit: https://www.badminton.org.au/para/ -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Julien Carraggi, a 21 year old MS player from Belgium is our featured guest on this episode. He's been as high as 175 in the world in Men's Singles and he talks about the importance of a 'self-improvement mindset' as he develops himself as a badminton player.  Given the journey he has been on so far, this episode shares his experiences from when he was younger and how badminton also allows him to fulfil his fascination in arts and the outdoors. Follow Julien on Instagram: @juliencarraggi -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Here's 25 year old Athi Selladurai - an Australian national-level badminton player and full time electrical engineer. In this episode, we talk about his badminton story and some of the challenges he has faced in choosing between focussing on 1 thing, or spreading himself across a range of things: which one is better? Follow Athi on Instagram: @athiselladurai -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Introducing you to Al Liao (aka Chao-Hsiang Liao) - a former Taiwan national player, entrepreneur, author, business and badminton coach, podcaster and speaker and screenwriter! We talk all things about his badminton journey that has lead him to the above achievements as he goes about smashing all of his goals! This is part 2 of a 2 part episode so make sure you tune into part 1 if you haven't already! Here's how you can follow Al: Facebook: facebook.com/Alliaobadminton  Instagram: @al.liao Badminton&Beyond WEB: badmintonandbeyond.com/  Grant Cardone Licensee: grantcardonelicensee.com/licensee/al-liao/  Beyond Story Media: Coming Soon Podcast: The C-Suite Millennial Show ( Business/Finance/Mindset/Success ) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-c-suite-millennial-show/id1571543625  For Al Liao's book, Mirror of Magico, click here: https://www.authorwebservices-gem2.net/XLUS/824586/  Note: each book sold will fund BC Children's Hospital and facilitate the research of groundbreaking technologies to conquer childhood illnesses. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Introducing you to Al Liao (aka Chao-Hsiang Liao) - a former Taiwan national player, entrepreneur, author, business and badminton coach, podcaster and speaker and screenwriter!  We talk all things about his badminton journey that has lead him to the above achievements as he goes about smashing all of his goals!  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode so make sure you tune into part 2 too!  Here's how you can follow Al:  Facebook: facebook.com/Alliaobadminton  Instagram: @al.liao  Badminton&Beyond WEB: badmintonandbeyond.com/  Grant Cardone Licensee: grantcardonelicensee.com/licensee/al-liao/  Beyond Story Media: Coming Soon Podcast: The C-Suite Millennial Show ( Business/Finance/Mindset/Success ) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-c-suite-millennial-show/id1571543625  For Al Liao's book, Mirror of Magico, click here: https://www.authorwebservices-gem2.net/XLUS/824586/  Note: each book sold will fund BC Children's Hospital and facilitate the research of groundbreaking technologies to conquer childhood illnesses.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We had a chat to Margin Hargrave on his podcast called Talk Badminton, and we wanted to share it with all of you! We actually haven't spoken ourselves for a while as we are always interviewing other people - so it was nice to express how we are feeling :) Enjoy! And do make sure you check our Martin's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkBadminton -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Say hello to Justine Villegas from New Zealand! She is a national player who has played for her country at the Oceania Team Events and Sudirman Cup in Nanjing in 2019. She has a very interesting story where she's been able to turn some 'unfortunate' events into things that have made her strong, better and a more rounded person.  Check her out on Instagram: @villegasjustine -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Martijn van Dooremalen. If you haven't heard of him, you're in for a treat! He has a rich history in badminton, and a huge impact on badminton in the Netherlands, Europe and the world. A small snippet of his endless list of achievements include: being the coach of many teams including the Dutch National team for 24 years which included 55 medals at the European Championships, World Championships, Thomas & Uber Cup and Olympic Games. Some of these highlights are Mia Audina’s silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, Uber Cup silver medal in 2006 and European champion titles.   Note: This is part 2 of the episode so make sure to check out part 1 (episode 89) so you don't miss out on some of Martijn's unique insights and incredible knowledge about the sport and life. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Martijn van Dooremalen. If you haven't heard of him, you're in for a treat! He has a rich history in badminton, and a huge impact on badminton in the Netherlands, Europe and the world. A small snippet of his endless list of achievements include: being the coach of many teams including the Dutch National team for 24 years which included 55 medals at the European Championships, World Championships, Thomas & Uber Cup and Olympic Games. Some of these highlights are Mia Audina’s silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, Uber Cup silver medal in 2006 and European champion titles. Note: This is part 1 of the episode so please tune in to episode 90 for part 2 as Martijn continues to share his unique insights and incredible knowledge about the sport and life.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by Volant. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Mads Christophersen from Denmark onto the podcast. He's a a professional Men’s Singles badminton player, ranked #83 in the world and ranked #6 in Denmark.  We talk about his badminton story and how he lives by a timeless principle that can take your life to a whole new level, and is achievable by everyone: being 1% better each day. Ask him your questions by connecting with him on Instagram: @madsdrostchristophersen You can support him on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/basicbadminton  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Have you heard of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands before? Well, now you have! We're delighted to talk to: Janelle Pangilinan (National player, board member and student) Nathan Guerrero (National team captain and player, facility administrator) Merlie Tolentino (Northern Marianas Badminton Association president, executive director) Christy Villaflor (Northern Marianas Badminton Association secretary general, accountant and coach) Contact them on Facebook: @https://www.facebook.com/nmba670/ - Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

YES! We welcome back the Danish star, Hans-Kristian (aka HK) Vittinghus onto the podcast! We talk his 2021 tournaments, including his runners up at the Toyota Thailand Open, and about the controversial proposal to change the scoring laws of badminton! Don't miss this - ESPECIALLY IF YOU LOVE INDOMIE! :) Want to hear our other episode with HK? Here it is: https://anchor.fm/thebadmintonpodcast/episodes/17--Hans-Kristian-Vittinghus-DEN---balancing-professional-badminton-with-life-e9biaj And listen to HK's podcast at: https://vittinghus.podbean.com/ He's also on Instagram: @hkvittinghus - Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

On this episode, we’re really excited to introduce you to Thomas Laybourn - the former 2009 World Champion in Mixed Doubles with Kamilla Rytter Juhl. Some of his other achievements are: 2 x European Champion, 2 x Danish Champion, Winner of The Super Series Finals & World Tour Finals and 2 x runner up in All England. Since finishing up his professional badminton career, he has been involved in many different entrepreneur startups/projects, including Badminton Famly. Check out Badminton Famly's website:https://badmintonfamly.com And their Famly PLUS option:https://plus.badmintonfamly.com There's also on Instagram: badminton_famly -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We have teacher, consultant, coach and entrepreneur Mads Selmer from Denmark as our guest on this episode. We talk about how he started out trying to be a professional player but his perspective shifted to wanting to inspire and help others to be the best they can.  He moved on to teaching and coaching - where now his passion and knowledge led to him create an online badminton portal called Shuttle Life - built on 3 pillars of coaching.  Check out his website: www.badminlink.com  Connect with him on IG: @mads.selmer  Watch his video "How to smash from beginner to advanced" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGY-gQ_3O8Y  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We're hearing from Alistair Casey, former professional badminton player for Scotland who qualified for 5 consecutive World Championships 2007 through 2013 in Men’s Singles. He has won 5 senior international tournaments in Men’s Singles and 1 in Men’s Doubles. He competed in the main draw of the Super Series tour 2008 through 2011. Alistair eventually became the personal coach for Iris Wang at the end of 2014 and coached her court-side at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games. He shares a very interesting story about how he overcame so obstacles and rejections throughout his career, driven by an unrelentless belief that not playing badminton wasn't an option.  Ask him your questions via email: alistair.casey@usabadminton.org -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Tobias Wadenka onto the podcast, a former professional badminton player from Germany who is a coach at an elite sports school and runs a YouTube channel, online badminton course and podcast! We talk about his badminton story and how he didn't take such a 'conventional' badminton pathway. Instead, he was been able to find is own way throughout his career and to where he is now. Ask him your questions by connecting with him on Instagram: @tobiaswadenka His YouTube channel is awesome too - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRMnJ4f02bKXts3OE8eOEw -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We've got another former world champion on the podcast today. And his name is Howard Bach from the United States of America. Along with his world title in 2005 with Tony Gunawan, he has competed at 2 x Olympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012 and has won 18 USA national titles.  Howard now finds himself giving back to the sport that has given him so much - with a very clear message that he's projecting to badminton in the USA: it's SO MUCH BIGGER than just you and me. Ask him your questions by connecting with him on Instagram: @howardbachbadminton -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome, Anna Mikhalkova from Ukraine! She's been representing Ukraine since she was a junior and currently trains at the Centre of Excellence in Denmark. Anna's story is a very interesting one, indeed. And when you hear it, you'll be able to see where she gets her fighting spirit from - which is something that's she's been able to call upon when times were the toughest. Connect with her on Instagram: @vaaimikhalko -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

How do you improve strength & power in a way that specifically improves your badminton performance? We're talking to Sean Maloney on this episode, who will answer this question! He has worked with GB Badminton and the English Institute of Sport. He is a Strength and Conditioning coach with a PhD in Biomechanics, and lecturer. Ask him your questions by emailing him: sean@maloneyperformance.com OR connect with him on Instagram: @badminton.fit -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Have you heard of the YouTube channel 'Badminton Insight' or visited the website www.badminton-insight.com ? If you have, then you probably already know Greg Mairs and Jenny Moore - Guinness World Record Holders and professional badminton players from England who have had a World Ranking high of 38. They are also the creators of Badminton Insight! In this episode, we explore how they've developed as athletes in both their sports, academics and life, with a very special mention to Andy Wood, who has helped them to think about things very differently. We also hear why they started Badminton Insight and the goal behind it all. Be sure to have a listen! Check out their YouTube Channel: Badminton Insight Website here: www.badminton-insight.com OR connect with them on Instagram: @badminton.insight -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Marcus Ellis: current number 22 in the world for Men’s Doubles and 9 in the world for Mixed Doubles. An Olympic bronze medallist in Men’s Doubles, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist in mixed doubles and European Champion in both events. In this episode, we're talking to Marcus while he is in Bangkok for the Yonex Thailand Open, Toyota Thailand Open and BWF World Series in 2 weeks of isolation. Marcus takes us on his badminton journey and shares with us how it was so important for him to be accountable for everything that happened to him - whether it be good or bad. He also reveals how much hair product Chris Langridge uses each day!  Check him out and follow him on Instagram: @marcusellis89 and on Twitter: @ellis_marcus111 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcome Robin Middleton. Englishman turned Australian! He’s a former professional badminton player who got to as high as world number 13 in Mixed Doubles and 17 for Men’s doubles, while he was playing for England. He then went to represent Australia at the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, and 2016 Olympic Games. In this episode, we talk about the pressures that face badminton players (especially in England), and the differences that he noticed not only in the training, but also in the culture of English vs Australian badminton. Ask him all your questions by emailing him: robmiddleton85@yahoo.com.au OR connect with him on Facebook: @Robin J Middleton -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Don Hearn, an editor from Badzine, is the guest on the podcast this week! If you haven’t heard of Badzine before, they inform fans and readers about what is going on in our sport through articles, news and features. After moving from Canada to South Korea in 1995, he was asked to be an editor by the founder of Badzine and Solibad - Raphael Sachetat.  Don shares his thoughts about badminton as a whole and how as a sport, we are playing 'catch up' in comparison to other mainstream sports. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We're excited to bring you this episode with Mads Conrad-Petersen from Denmark. Former world number 4 in Men's Doubles with Mads Pieler Kolding, European Champion and finalist in 4 Super Series.  A clip of his match went viral after some acrobatic, trick-shot badminton that was picked up by Ozzy Man Reviews. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out here: https://twitter.com/ozzymanreviews/status/819131515011354624?lang=en In this episode, we talk about his amazing career and how badminton can really form such a big part of one's life that it ultimately becomes their identity.  Check him out and follow him on Instagram: @madsconrad1 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Lauren Smith is our guest on this episode of The Badminton Podcast. She needs no formal introduction as she is very well known all over the world.  She is an 2016 Olympian, was the European Champion in 2019, and at time of recording, is ranked number 9 in the world in mixed doubles. She has also won 5 x Commonwealth Games Medals - 3 silver and 2 bronze, and has 9 English National Titles to her name. In this episode, we talk about how the resilience she showed from a very young age has pushed her to be the badminton player she is today. She also reveals some secrets on how to be a better doubles front court player - so make sure you tune in! You can check out what crazy and interesting things she is up to by following her on Instagram: @laurensmith -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Global Superstar, Aylex Lin (known as Aylex TV). He has an extremely diverse and multi-faceted list of achievements! From a badminton point of view, he's a former provincial champion and national third badminton athlete in Canada. And outside of badminton he's in the entertainment industry (he's an emcee, opera singer, musician & performer) and runs businesses in real estate, e-commerce and social media. In this episode, you'll hear how he exudes a confidence that has been instrumental in his life so far, and how there's so much more to come. You'll also hear about an anime character who helped inspire this mindset from a very early age. You don't want to miss this one! You can find him on his Instagram, Tiktok or YouTube: @aylextv  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We're excited to be talking to Iris Wang - a 26 year old Women's Singles player from the USA who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games  and has had a world ranking of number 30. In this episode, we talk about a dilemma that a lot of young badminton players face - the decision whether to keep playing badminton professionally or move into academics or work. Iris has done both - so she has lots of insights and thoughts that could help you with your decision. You should also follow her journey on Facebook: @IrisWangTeamUSA -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We're speaking to Christopher Trenholme on this episode - who is a member of the senior management team at the Badminton World Federation (BWF), where he leads a team of six officers and managers responsible for Badminton/Para Badminton tournaments, rankings, player management, sanctioning and so much more!  In this episode, Chris talks about how important the enjoyment of the process is and gives us insights into the event management space for badminton and how the broader skills and experiences you gain throughout life can help you succeed in this area and a sports career.  Find him on his Instagram: @thevikingdiaries  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We're speaking to Peter Briggs on this episode - former English national champion who has had a world ranking of 34 in Men's Doubles. One of his greatest victories was over the former world number 1 Malaysian pair: Tan Boon Heong and Koo Kien Keat. In this episode, Peter talks about how important it is to make choices that make the most sense for you - not someone else. And in doing so, sometimes it means taking steps that you thought may not have been possible.  Find him on at the Mandarin Badminton Club in Markham, Toronto (Canada) IN PERSON! Or on his Instagram: @peterbriggsofficial  And on his website: www.briggsybadminton.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Samuel Ricketts - a Jamacian Men's Singles player (formerly Men's Doubles) who is number 166 in the world. He's also graduated from  Loughborough University in the United Kingdom with a Bachelors of Physics with Sports Science and has musical talents too, playing 2 different instruments.  We really enjoyed our chat to Samuel and felt inspired by his ability to see things from such a unique and broad perspective - including how uses Grace to help guide him through his life.  If you're looking for some perspective, this episode is really going to get you grounded and thinking right again! He's happy for you to contact him too, if you want to have a chat. Find him on Instagram: @sammirick -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Have you wondered what Ben Beckman has been up to since our chat with him on episode 30 of the podcast? Or do you want to know what it's like to be an influencer - more specifically a BADMINTON INFLUENCER? Tune into this episode to hear about Ben's journey since the conclusion of Swift Badminton and see how well he's doing. You can tune into his videos on the BWF's Instagram or Facebook page: @bwf.official And you can follow Ben on his Instagram: @ben_beckman_bwf -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Jojo Jee, a long time listener and fan of @thebadmintonpodcast joins us on today's episode! In the episode, we refer to our episode with Loh Kean Yew so if you'd like to listen to this one, here's the link: https://anchor.fm/thebadmintonpodcast/episodes/39--Loh-Kean-Yew-SIN---being-hungry-changes-everything-ecv8ia We talk to Jojo about her life as a Malaysian state badminton player and what it was like when she was just 9 years old and was selected into her first state team. We discuss the badminton scene in Malaysia, how talent is identified and let you in on her secret performance food: eggs, bananas and chocolate! Find her on Instagram: @jojoisdeadinside_  OR To get coached by her in KL, find the club Duo Sparks on Instagram: @duosparks or on their website: www.duosparks.com.my -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Chequeda (AKA Queda) De Boulet, the first Trinidadian on The Badminton Podcast! Although only 19 years of age, she has so much knowledge and wisdom. We both came out inspired to be better and to continue 'chipping away' at our goals. It's not about overnight success but persistence to the process and journey. We can't wait to follow her career and life as she continues to grow and develop as both a badminton player and an amazing human being! Find her on Instagram: @c_deboulet And on Facebook: Chequeda De Boulet -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Felix Burestedt back onto the podcast - the current world number 57 in Men's Singles, and top ranked player from Sweden. Felix shares his story and how he badminton has brought him across Sweden and into Denmark & Germany - a journey which he's pursuing in order to allow him to reach his full potential.  There are heaps of key takeaways and one that really stands out - how to analyse your matches in 3 words/steps. It's GOLD and you don't want to miss it! Find him and follow his journey on Instagram: @felixburestedt -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Nathan Tang is an Australian MS player who will be representing Australia at the 2021 Thomas Cup Finals, which was originally being help in October 2020 - but was postponed due to COVID-19. His career started very late, and in this episode, he discussed his journey and his hope is to inspire the younger generations of players to KEEP AT IT - because if you do, you may find that opportunities may open up for you that you may not have thought possible. Connect with Nathan on Instagram: @liteandtangy -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Is Gronya Somerville single?  Listen in to find out! You'll also hear what Gronya Somerville has been up to during the COVID lockdowns.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, she has been in one of the longest and most strict lockdowns in the world. And she's been making full use of the time with some new projects she has been working on! There's lots of catching up to do! If you don't already follow her, you should on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @gronyasomerville To join one of her online badminton-specific workouts, visit: https://www.gronyasomerville.com.au/ -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Derrick Ng, the Head Coach at Bellevue Badminton Club and a former professional player. His achievements include a world ranking of number 25, 11 Canadian National Titles, 4 Pan America Titles and 39 International Medals. Derrick speaks about how he went through a lot of financial hardship and still managed to live his badminton dream. He also speaks about the importance to have an open mind and to experiment in order for you to get the best out of yourself.  Heaps of golden nuggets of knowledge in this one! Get into contact with him by emailing him: derrick@bellevuebadmiton.com,  follow up on Instagram: @derrickng21 OR visit his website: http://derrickng.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

BADMINTON IS BACK! How good was it to watch live badminton again? We absolutely loved it and missed it so much! We talk to Felix Burestedt about his experiences at the Denmark Open 2020, and ask him questions that we all have about the 'new normal' of badminton tournaments amidst COVID-19. Make sure you share this episode with everyone who is excited as us that badminton is back! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Our guest on this episode, David Turner, is a man of many talents. And you'll hear those as your listen to this one! On the badminton scene, David is a former international BWF umpire, lines judge and is a member of the BWF Assessment Panel. In this episode, he talks about the pathway to being a world-class badminton offical, whether that be an umpire, lines judge or referee. We really do think that our officials in badminton don't get recognised for the work that they do - and hope that this episode shows the appreciation that the world has for these amazing people.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Rachel Honderich is our guest for this one! She is currently (at time of recording) ranked 23 in the world in Women's Doubles and has been as high as 36 in Women's Singles.  In this episode, she explained the importance of having role models - which for her was Michelle Li - in the development of being a international badminton player. We also discuss what makes or breaks great doubles combinations, and the challenges that all top Canadian badminton players when training at home. Want to follow her progress? Follow her on Instagram or Facebook @rachelhonderich -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Want to how to have a harder, more powerful and faster smash? Or have a way to improve your backhand? If so, you've come to the right episode! The USA's former number 1 Men's Singles player, Eric Go, is our guest. In this episode, we fire the most common badminton-related questions at him so that you get the answers you're looking for. With all of the knowledge and experience he has had as a player and coach, there's so much to be taken from this one.  Got more questions? Connect with Eric via email: Ericjgo001@gmail.com (NOTE: ERIC'S EMAIL ADDRESS IS INCORRECT ON THE RECORDING!!! USE THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS!) -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

This episode is brought to you by Badminton Oceania. And in this one, we speak to Julie Carrel, the CEO of Badminton Oceania (BOC) - one of the continental confederations of the Badminton World Federation. She shares what Badminton Oceania has done and growth to, and where they are headed - which involves great things for badminton. This episode is jam-packed with great information, and if you would like even more, be sure to visit: https://badmintonoceania.org/ -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome Bjorn Seguin onto the podcast! Bjorn is a former international Men's Singles badminton player who won several international titles such as the Argentina Open, Colombia International Series and New Caledonia Open, in addition to multiple Pan Am Championships medals. He also had a career-high world ranking of 67. In this episode, Bjorn shares how his badminton journey took him across multiple continents and how, because of badminton, he is able to call many of these places "home".  He also answers a question regarding string tension, as requested by one of our followers from Indonesia, Naga. Want more info? Contact Bjorn on Twitter: @BjornSeguin -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

We welcome the first recipients of the First Ever Foundation onto the podcast - Esther Shi and William Hu from the US. Along with them is Rajiv Rai, now a coach and the CEO of the First Ever Foundation. Get to know Esther and William on a deeper level and hear how badminton has help them mature into positive young adults who are showing us all that you can go to college while still playing badminton. For more information about the First Ever Foundation, listen to episode 37 of the podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebadmintonpodcast/episodes/37--First-Ever-Foundation---Rajiv-Rai-USA-ee2tu7 Connect with William Hu  on Instagram: @william.who Stay updated with Esther Shi on Instagram: @esthershi07 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Want to know why Denmark dominates badminton in Europe and is a contender in world badminton as one of the best badminton nations? Who better to answer that question than Steen Pedersen! If you don't know him by name, you'll know him by the sound of his voice - he is one of the top commentators for the BWF with Gill Clarke. He also used to be the head coach of the Danish National Team, so HE KNOWS BADMINTON! Tune in, enjoy and share this episode! -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Anup Sridhar from India - a former Men’s Singles Olympian, bronze medalist at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, and a career-high world ranking of number 24. His biggest victories include those over Taufik Hidayat, Park Sung Hwan and Peter Gade. In this episode, we hear about badminton in India - how does badminton look like over there? We also discuss how India has been able to put themselves on the map as one of the world's badminton powerhouses. Contact Anup via email: anupsridhar.ba@gmail.com -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Our guest for this episode, Andrew Dabeka, was a 6-time Canadian Champion and was ranked number 20 in world in Men's Singles around the time of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. In this episode, he talks about high performance badminton - how to get there, how to stay there and how to maintain at the top. His vast experience as a professional player and coach boil down to a very powerful question for all badminton players wanting to go pro: will you do what it takes? Connect with him and ask him all the questions you have by emailing: andrew@yonex.ch -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Episode number 50 is here!  And we've got something special for you for our half-century! One of the best Men's Doubles players of all time.  Listen to this episode if you want to hear about what it takes to create the world's best badminton players, from the man himself,  Tony Gunawan.   Train with Tony: http://globalbadmintonacademy.com/  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet a Cindy Yuan, a former USA junior player from San Francisco, California who has been playing badminton since 2009.  She currently studies Anthropology and Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. In this episode, Cindy shares with us how badminton has helped her to think differently, which has helped her in her academics and life. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Michelle Li - a household badminton name.  This great Canadian badminton player, and our dear friend, joins us on our podcast to share all of the wisdom she has gained from her badminton career, and how she has been able to break through to be one of the world's best Women's Singles players despite being from Canada: a less-developed badminton country. So much wisdom in one episode! We're truly proud to bring you this one. Follow her progress and life on Instagram: @michelleli Follow her Instagram Fanpage: @michellelifanbase -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Mariana Ugalde, a Mexican badminton play and games-show celebrity. In this episode, Mariana talks about her badminton experiences and how she created a career in badminton despite having limited funding and access to training in her home country. An important point that she brings up is about having the courage to ask for help - because when you do, you'll be surprised at who will actually will. Follow her progress and colourful life on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok: @mariana_ugaldec -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

This episode is brought to you by Badminton New Zealand and Volant Wear. In this episode, we sit down with New Zealand national badminton players Anona Pak and Abhinav Manota to talk about an exciting new event: The New Zealand Badminton League.  We discuss the ins and outs of the league; why it was created, what's involved and how to watch. We also get the opportunity to have a laugh with these two down-to-earth players and get to know about their badminton stories and how badminton has shaped their lives. To watch The New Zealand Badminton League, search for "Sky Sport Next" on YouTube or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkySportNext/featured REMEMBER: the finals for the NZBL are on 28th & 29th July 2020 so tune in LIVE! The NZBL website:  www.nzbadmintonleague.com The NZBL Facebook & Instagram: @nzbadmintonleague Team Instagram Handles ONEPURE Wolves: @onepurewolves HUAWEI Dragons: @huaweidragons TIGER BROKERS tigers: @tigerbrokertigers HEYTOUR Hawks: @heytourhawks Our Guests On This Episode Anona Pak: @alohanonie Abhinav Manota: @abhinavmanota -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet 22-year-old Peruvian badminton star, Daniela Macias. We talk about all of her experiences of in badminton including the fun ritual of peeing in a cup! Follow her journey on Instagram: @daniela.macias14 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

In addition to his former world ranking of No. 17 in Men's Doubles, Martyn Lewis has a myriad of badminton achievements to his name as a player. And now, as the Head Performance Coach at the University of Nottingham, he play a pivotal role in supporting student players in badminton and their academics. In this episode, Martyn tells us about what he, and the University of Nottingham is doing, that allows students to have dual careers in both sport and education. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet a Mexican celebrity! Lino Munoz, the current number 1 Men's Singles player in Mexico. In this 60 minute episode, he shares his story, including being on one of Mexico City's most watched TV shows, and how that has helped him publicly spread the word of badminton in his country. He's a great guy and we had heaps of fun chatting to him! Follow his progress on Instagram: @lino_789 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Kestutis Navickas. A name which has been around in world badminton for almost 15 years, 13 of them being a professional Men's Singles player, and now a coach at The Centre for Excellence in Denmark. We thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Kestutis on this episode, where he talks not only about badminton, but the importance of working on who you are as a person so that you're developing in ways that exceed "just being an athlete".  Tune in and take notes for this one! Catch him on Instagram: @kestutis_navickas -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet the number 1 mixed doubles player from the USA, Vinson Chiu. In this podcast, Vinson talks about how badminton wasn't just fun for him growing up - it really had a huge impact on his life and his family. And with all of that passion, he has his sights high to overcome the naysayers and becomes one of the USA's first home-grown badminton players who makes a mark on the world badminton scene. Connect with him: @vinson.chiu -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

England's number 1 Men's Singles player, Toby Penty has had to not only battle with things on court, but off the court too. One of the biggest challenges being alopecia - an autoimmune disorder resulting in unpredictable hair loss. Listen to this podcast about how Toby has worked through this very challenging condition which he has had to come to terms with, accept and grow from.  So listen to this episode if you're ready to grow. Connect with Toby: @tobypenty1 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Introducing Loh Kean Yew, the number 1 Men's Singles player from Singapore. Listen to his story about how he has made a name for himself in world badminton, especially after beating Lin Dan in straight sets in the finals of the 2019 Thailand Masters, and winning a silver medal in the 2019 South East Asian Games. Kean Yew talks about how his hunger for victory helped spur him on in the moments that mattered most, and demonstrates the importance of knowing WHY you want something - rather than just wanting the achievement itself. Follow him on Instagram: @lohkeanyew -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Meet Daniel Fan, a Men's Singles player who was going all-out for on his 2020 Tokyo Olympics campaign. You may think that travelling around the world competing full time is like a dream come true - which it is for many athletes. But that doesn't mean that there aren't nightmares along the way. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into the how difficult the journey can be and how it's important to recognise the pain that it truly is. This allows us to hit the bottom so that we have a chance to push back up. For your very own customised sneakers by Daniel, check him out on Instagram: @_13ert5 -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

This episode is a winner! Both because we got to talk to Rajiv (aka Raju) Rai, former Olympian and number 37 Men's Singles player in the world. And  because we talk about the power of proximity, morning routines, ANTS and the FIRST EVER FOUNDATION: a non-profit initiative just for badminton players. Tune in for a laugh and to feel the impact of his passion, which is going to want you to leave your very own legacy. For information about the First Every Foundation, visit: https://www.firsteverfoundation.com/ Get social with them on Facebook and Instagram: @firsteverfoundation -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Have you ever heard of badminton being a backyard sport or "just one of those sports that we played in school that one time"?  We would often hear that and get frustrated that people don't understand that badminton isn't just a "backyard" or "hobby" sport. But when we spoke to Jamie, he changed our perspective.  Being the new CEO of Badminton Australia, Jamie shares his wisdom in how we can grow our sport within our community - wherever we are in the world. His very impressive resume and success in other sporting bodies is something that all badminton community members can learn from. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Oliver Leydon-Davis, often called "Olly", is a New Zealand Men's Doubles and Mixed Double player who has spent time training with team XTRM in Taiwan, and playing for Højbjerg in the Danish Liga, reaching the semi-finals in 2018.  He's also been part of the BWF commentary team at Sudirman and Thomas/Uber Cup finals and NZ Open, working with the likes of Gill Clark and Steen Pedersen.  In this episode, Olly takes us through his badminton journey and we discuss the changes in badminton over the years and what we predict moving into the future, which is a topic that was requested by a Volant Community member, Matthew . -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Being the former English Number 1 Men's Singles player for 10 years,  European Champion, top 10  in the world and quarter-finalist at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Rajiv Ouseph is extremely well known in the badminton community. This podcast is about his story which has lead him to such great achievements and advice that you can't get easily. Wisdom that you can only get from someone who has 'been there and done that'.  -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Welcoming our previous guest and co-host, Gronya Somerville for another episode! She talks about the effects of COVID-19 on her badminton and life, and how you can get the most out of the self-isolation or lockdowns that a lot of us are experiencing.  Gronya also gives us an insight as to how she felt about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games being postponed to 2021 and the possible implications this may have on athletes who have prepared specifically for the event. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Power to the people! Thanks to Ilona, who contacted us via Instagram with a question, we have started The Badminton Podcast's Community Q & A where we answer the questions that you send us. We'll also start inviting guests to answer these questions for you also. In this episode, we talk about the mental side of badminton and how to get out of your head, when you get sucked into the trap of overthinking. This content is supremely important and can have a huge effect on your performance. Please continue to send in your questions and we can get them answered - as a community. -- Find us on Instagram: @thebadmintonpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: www.patreon.com/thebadmintonpodcast Contact us via email: tbp.volant@gmail.com -- This episode was brought to you by VOLANT. Check them out: www.volantbadminton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VolantBadminton Instagram: @volant.badminton Facebook: VolantBadminton Email: team@volantbadminton.com

Introducing Celine Vinot. An Australian para-badminton player,  Australian Champion in Women's SL3 singles and ranked 15th in the world in singles and 25th in the world in WD with her partner Caitlin Dransfield.  In this episode, Celine explains the different categ