Herald: What prompted you to take up Badminton?
Tanisha Crasto: My dad used to play Badminton and I would sit and watch him play so then eventually I developed the interest in Badminton and started playing.
H: Why did you choose badminton as a career?
TC: As I started playing I enjoyed the sport and just started loving it.
H: How did you meet Aditi Bhatt? Was it a coincidence or did anyone suggest her to you for a partner?
TC: I played singles against Aditi in one of the tournaments and later she approached me asking if I could play doubles with her.
H: You have won two gold medals with Bhatt. What is the secret behind you success?
TC: We both enjoy our games and we complimented each other that is the secret of our success.
H: How do you rate yourself in the recently held All India Sub Junior Badminton Ranking Tournament in Hyderabad.
TC: My results speak for my success.
H: How many hours do you train a day?
TC: I train seven hours in a day besides I also do workouts which keeps me healthy and helps me perform better.
H: What is your next mission?
TC: I am totally focused on the Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championship 2018 in Mandalay, Myanmar, starting from October 3 and I am confident that my hard work & dedication will pay off.
H: Tell us about your successful journey so far?
TC: My success began in Dubai at the age of seven where I won my first trophy. After that there was no looking back. At 14, I had 200+ trophies which I won in Bahrain, Kuwait, India and Qatar. I created history by winning the women’s singles title in the UAE Open at the age of 14. I have also won gold at the BWF International Challenge Bahrain at the age of 13 in women’s doubles.
