Mariana AgathangelouMariana Agathangelou Player profile Racket: My personal details: Date of Birth: 14/08/88 Place of Birth: Jersey, CI Living: Bath Right/Left hand: Left Height: 166cm About me on court: Event(s): Doubles and Mixed doubles Partner(s): Gabby White and Dean George Coach(es): Pete Bush County/Team: Avon Started badminton at age: 9 How I got started: My mum played recreationally. Ambition as badminton player: to fulfill my potential and medal at the Olympic Games. First represented England: 12 years old Season’s best performance: Winning the York Elite doubles title. Best performance of career: Winning the German Junior and 6 Nations in mixed doubles with Dean. Major national achievements: Elite Finals champion. Major international achievements: Medals in European events and a gold medal in the team event at European Juniors. Favourite tournament: Student Olympics. Toughest opponent: Anyone tall. Best friend on the circuit: Jenny and Boky. The one change I would make to improve my sport: The amount of publicity it receives by the European public – I want it to be a higher profile sport like it is in Asia. About me off court My occupation/ professional qualification: Student at Bath uni. Significant others: Family. My hobbies/ pets: My car: Ford Fiesta.. but I need to learn how to drive 1st.. Most embarrassing happening: Falling off my chair at the Slovakia EBU. Favourite food: Chinese. Favourite city or country: Jersey. Favourite holiday destination: Mauritius. Superstition: I’m quite superstitious about most things; ladders, 3 drains, magpies ect. If not badminton, then I would be at uni doing a management course. My personality in a nutshell Generally happy and up for a laugh |