Lilian Zhuoran CAO
Country: New Zealand
Place of Birth: Hangzhou, China
Date of Birth: 13 December 2007
Specialist Event(s): Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles
Height: 161cm
Education: King’s College
Language(s): English, Mandarin
Play L or R: Right
Sporting Achievements:
- U13 Girl’s singles national champion
- U13 Girl’s doubles national runner-up
- U15 Girl’s singles national champion
- U15 Girl’s doubles national champion
- U17 Girl’s singles national runner-up
- U19 women’s doubles national runner-up
Sporting Ambitions: Representing New Zealand on the world stage (e.g. World Juniors)
Idols: Shi Yu Qi
Biography:
I started to have an interest in sports since a young age, among many other sports that I did as my hobbies I showed particularly interest in badminton. It all started with playing with friends, then wishing to know more about the sport and be better at it. After moving to New Zealand when I was 10, I competed in my first ever badminton tournament, however, not having the best results. So, the desire to win have pushed me to be more dedicated to badminton, and led me to my first success in my career, becoming the U13 national girl’s singles national champion in my last year of U13. Being able to win all the time is difficult, but the challenges that come along this journey have taught me a lot and encouraged me to continue down the journey. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the opportunities that have appeared during my career which continuously help me to reach my successes in my junior career.
Interesting Facts: I love traveling, and all the tournaments in different places have given me a great opportunity to do so.
