Jack Shephard

Started: He began playing badminton at age 10. (paralympics.org.uk, 01 Jan 2022) Reason: His friend, British Para badminton player Krysten Coombs, got him involved in the sport. "Me and Krysten created this bond from the off and from a young age I have always looked up to him as a role model and friend. He's come a long way with me, he is the one who got me into badminton and we have been a solid rock since we first met." (bbc.co.uk, 19 Aug 2019) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (badmintonengland.co.uk, 01 Feb 2024) Awards: He was named 2018 Badminton World Federation [BWF] Male Para Badminton Player of the Year. (badmintonengland.co.uk, 29 Aug 2019) Additional Info: CHILDHOOD FRIEND He has been friends with British Para badminton player Krysten Coombs since age four. "I think we both have areas of our game that the other wishes they had. If you put us both together as one, you would get one hell of a player. Of Krysten's attributes, I would like his speed and his power, and I'm sure he would like my technical abilities." (bbc.co.uk, 19 Aug 2019)