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Stuart Gilliland

Date of birth:  27th March 1987Stuart Gilliland
Marital status:  Single
Residence:  Bearsden, Glasgow
Occupation:  Student
Main event:  Singles
Scottish Senior Caps:  6
Scottish Titles:
2008 Scottish Universities Championships Men’s singles champion
2007 Scottish Universities Championships Men’s singles champion
2006 East of Scotland Singles Champion
2005 National Junior U19 Men's Singles and Doubles Champion
2004 National Junior U17 Men's Doubles Champion
2001 National Junior U15 Men's Doubles Champion
2000 National Junior U13 Men's Doubles Champion
Other notable achievements:          
2005 British Universities Singles Champion
2005 Welsh International Quarterfinalist
Career Highlight:  Being selected for my first cap at the 2006 Thomas Cup
Highest World Ranking:  228
Club Teams:  Glasgow & North Strathclyde County Team, Cairns
Coach:  Alan McIlvain
Sponsors:  
BMI Ross Hall Hospital - Their support gives me the opportunity to fullfil my badminton ambitions and compete internationally
Forza - Provide my badminton equipment and clothing
Equipment used:  Forza Kevlar 9-05 racket, Forza shoes & clothing
Badminton Goals & Ambitions:  To qualify for 2012 Olympics and win a European Championship Medal
Typical week Training Schedule:  Twice a day, 6 days a week
When did you start playing badminton and why?  My parents used to play and they introduced me to the sport when I was about 7
First badminton memories:  Cairns Church Badminton Club and training with my Dad
What do you enjoy most about being a badminton player?  Playing the game
If not badminton then:  Football
Tips for young players:  Make sure you gain something out of every training session or match
Superstition:  Donít have any
Hobbies:  Music, films, sports, computers
Favourite food:  Lasagne
Favourite music:  Dance, Chillout
Favourite foreign badminton destination:  Australia
Favourite badminton tournament:  Commonwealth Juniors
Most admired badminton player:  Taufik Hidayat

Last Updated ( Friday, 08 August 2008 )
 
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