Martyn Lewis

Name, DOB and where you live.

Martyn Lewis, 12-08-82 and live in Caerphilly

 

Discipline and partner

Mens Doubles and partnerless

 

How did you start playing badminton and when?

Started playing when my Mam and Auntie took me for a game at the Rec at the age of 11. Picked it up really quickly and managed to win my first ever tournament (because my doubles partner was a giant)

 

2 or 3 of your best achievements so far?

Representing Wales at 3 Commonwealth Games

9 World tour titles

Almost 100 caps for Wales

 

Favourite Mid Glamorgan moment?

Sue Mickleborough’s stories on the ferry going over to Jersey/Guernsey for a quality county weekend away with much fun, lots of wins and a little booze….

 

Interesting fact about yourself that not many people know about?

I used to play badminton against Graham Onions who is now an international cricket player and also was challenged to a game of badminton against none other than Ralf Little.

Sporting heroes?

Roger Federer – Legend

Tiger Woods – Legend of Golf.

 

Goals for this season?

Get Mid Glam to Prem B

 

Long term badminton goals?

Get Mid Glam to Prem A and also compete in Glasgow Commonwealths in 2014

 

How does it feel to be part of Mid Glamorgan Badminton?

Its great at the moment and a real buzz about it not only on the court but socially as well.. We need to keep it going and grow over the next couple of years. 2nd team and Juniors. We need all players to commit to the county sessions and matches because without that the county will fail.