Name: David Evans

Date of Birth: 15th February 1995

Place of Birth: Llandough

Living: Barry

Right/Left Hand: Right Hand

Height: 5 feet

Racket: Carlton Airblade

Events: Singles and Doubles

Coaches: Richard Vaughan, Piret Vaughan, Donal O'Halloran and Liam Ingram

County Team: South Glamorgan Badminton

Started Badminton at age: 10

How I got started: I attended Badminton Bonkers during the school holidays at Cowbridge Leisure Centre but have only been playing seriously since September 2008.

Ambition as badminton player: To represent Wales in an international tournament.

   Ambition as badminton official: To line judge the World Championships and the 2012 London Olympics. I also want to train as an umpire.

Favourite tournament/event: Line judging the All England Championships when they were celebrating its centenary.

Best Result: Winner; Under 15 National Satellite Boys Doubles Final

Significant others:  My Mum and Dad

My hobbies/pets: badminton, scouting, sailing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, chess, piano, violin, computer games, photography and more and more BADMINTON. Then when I have time, SLEEP! 

Most embarrassing thing happening to me: Getting lost in a forest in Exmoor while hiking with the Scouts.

Favourite food: Italian and Creme Brulee

Favourite City or country: Italy

Favourite holiday destination: Scandinavia and The Baltic States

My personality in a nutshell: Dynamic and Enthusiastic; there aren't enough days in the week for me!