Proud Scottish Susan Egelstaff calls it quit from professional badminton – Featured article
Scotland’s Susan Egelstaff, one of the most experienced and talented shuttlers in the world of badminton, announced her retirement from professional badminton after serving her country for a prolonged time of almost two decades and won many domestic and
international titles in the category of Women’s Singles.
Just over 30, Susan has been proving her worth in different international tournament for the last many years and established herself one of the most talented shuttlers in Scotland as no other player of the country stands even closer to her when it comes
to the achievements at international level.
The talented Susan elevated her skill level by putting in extra effort and gave in everything in daily training sessions which enabled her to draw the attention of the world and she finally became a part of Great Britain’s team for the 2012 London Olympics.
In the Commonwealth games, Susan was the one who won two bronze medals in the Team Event and in individual event respectively proving herself the most successful shuttlers in Women’s Singles category in Scotland. She is also the only player from Great Britain’s
team who won a match at the London Olympics.
The lofty Susan also played remarkable badminton in all major tournaments as well and achieved a career best ranking by reaching at number 19 in the recent past. She also claimed Women’s Singles title at Scottish International Championships back in 2009
proving that she is unparalleled in Scotland.
In 2002, when Scotland earned a bronze medal in Commonwealth Games that were held in Melbourne, Susan was also a part of the Scottish team. She has been serving her country with pride and established a prestigious position among the best badminton players
from the country in its entire history.
While talking about her retirement from professional badminton, Susan said that it is right time to call it quits as she finds no more motivation which is essential to grow further. She stated that she has been playing for Scotland for a long time and now
feels it the time to step down from competitive badminton.
She said, “I think that now is the right time for me to retire because I don’t feel I have the motivation that’s needed to give everything in training every day any more. That being the case, I would never want to continue and not give it 100 per cent. I
feel if I did that I wouldn’t be doing justice to myself, to the sport or to everyone who helps me.”
She also appreciated and acknowledged the huge support that she has been enjoying over the years from her fans. At the same time, she was quite sad by announcing her retirement as she will no more be a professional badminton player but she now will be doing
other excited things to start a new life.
She added, “While I am, of course, very sad that my career is at an end, I am excited about doing new things and beginning a new chapter in my life.”
Susan has been one of the most dedicated shuttler in Scotland over the years and she maintained her elevated position in national rankings proving that she is unmatched and will long be remembered for her undeniable services to her country as a Women’s Singles
player.
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