Sernantie Tapiador JIMENEZ
Country: Northern Mariana Islands
Place of Birth: Saipan, NMI
Date of Birth: 1 April 2008
Specialist Event(s): Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Height: 160cm
Education: Marianas High School
Language(s): English
Play L or R: Right
Sporting Achievements:
- Winning first place with my high school team
- Met many great people through the sport
- Gained more knowledge, skills and techniques
Ambitions:
One of my goals is to play in the international tournaments as I progress to get better in the sport.
Idols: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Muhammad Ahsan, Kevin Sukamuljo, as well my coaches Janelle Pangilinan, Nathan Guerrero, Ezekial Macario and Leonard Manuel.
Biography:
Im Filipino, 15 years of age and currently enrolled in Marianas High School as a sophomore. I started playing badminton when some friends introduced the sport to me on my first year of high school. I was first hesitant to play since I was already playing another sport (soccer), but I decided to give it a try. I then participated for my schools badminton tryouts and surprisingly made it in to the team with no playing experience. As I kept training with my high school team, my coach Leonard Manuel told me to tryout for the U15 national team but turns out I was too old to join. So, I just kept training till this day to be able to be in the national team as U17. Thanks to my supportive friends and family.
Interesting Fact:
A fun fact about myself is that I actually grew up playing soccer for 8-11 years. I also played volleyball during my middle school years. I love going out with some friends. I enjoy eating cultural foods. Lastly I enjoy playing video games on my free time.
