Bobby Laing

Scottish National Para-Badminton Player

Bobby Laing


Name: Bobby Laing

Date of birth: 17 September 1999

Place of birth: Livingston, Scotland

Current Residence: Livingston

Right or left handed: Right Handed

Main event(s): Mixed Doubles

International Titles: 3

Scottish Titles: 4

Other notable achievements: World Silver Medallist and 3x European Bronze Medallist

Career Highlight(s): World Silver Medallist

Coach(s): Kirsty Flockhart

Sponsors: None

Equipment used (Racket, Shoes):

Badminton Goals & Ambitions:

Typical week Training Schedule:

When did you start playing badminton and why? 2010

First badminton memories: Playing in the back garden with my brother

What do you enjoy most about being a badminton player?The friends I’ve made and places I’ve been

If you play for a foreign club, which one? None

If not badminton then what other sport? Motorsport

Tips for young players:

Hobbies: Cooking

Favourite food: Italian or Mexican

Favourite foreign badminton destination: Dubai

Favourite badminton tournament: Spanish International

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