Jens Grill optimistic to obtain maximum results from the current shuttlers – Badminton News
Jens Grill, the new performance director of Badminton Association of England (BAE), is optimistic to get maximum results from the current shuttlers in the national squad of England.
Jens said that the national squad is comprised on young shuttlers, along with experienced veterans. This blend of youngsters with the skilled athletes will help in delivering better performances in the upcoming events at international level.
The BAE has been severely criticised for the poor performance of their shuttlers in the previous events. All English shuttlers were unable to deliver good performances in the home event of the All England Premier Super Series 2011.
The newly appointed Jens said that ups and downs are a part of the sport. However, she also made it clear that it will take some time to get better results in the major international events, where the competition becomes extremely tough.
While talking about the previous world class performances of shuttlers, Jens said, “There is clearly a gap between those who have won medals in the past and those we are looking at to win tournaments in the future. But we now have some younger players who
are not too far away from that.”
She further added that the World Number 19, Men’s Singles shuttler, Rajiv Ouseph, and Women’s Doubles player, Gabby White are the main players of the English squad who are competent players at international level. Jen also added that England has many other
potential players who have the capacity to win the medals at international level.
Jen added that, “Rajiv is clearly approaching the top players, is a great prospect and has another 10 years in the game. Then there are the likes of Gabby White, who is making significant strides towards being world-class.”
However, Jens expressed that it will be a challenging task to get desired results in the 2012 London Olympics, as there is only one year left in the prestigious event. She also said that the critics will soon become silent, when the shuttlers will deliver
better performances at the highest level of the game.
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