Name, DOB and where you live.

Rachel Thomas

 06/04/1989

Thornhill, Cardiff

Discipline and partner

Doubles and Mixed.

How did you start playing badminton and when?

My mum had always played, and got my older sister into the sport. I couldn’t stand watching from the sides so got involved myself. I believe I was about 9 years old when I started.

2 or 3 of your best achievements so far?

Playing in the Uber Cup twice, Senior Europeans and the World champs in India with my sister Sarah.

Favourite Mid Glamorgan moment?

Trip to Guernsey and Jersey last year was lots of fun!

Interesting fact about yourself that not many people know about?

I am currently learning to play golf  - although there’s a long way to go at the moment!

Sporting heroes?

Andy Roddick

Goals for this season?

Beat Sarah in singles and hopefully get promotion with Mid Glamorgan.

Long term badminton goals?

To keep winning with Mid Glam and become the best county in GB!!

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

Great, it’s competitive but lots of fun!!!