Name: Paul Drinkhall (Table tennis)

Date of birth: 16.1.90

Home town: Rotherham

Height: 5ft 9in

Weight: 12st 1lb

Club: TTC indeland Julich (Germany)

Coach: Liu Jia-Yi

Sponsors: Butterfly, Tees Sport

Website: www.pauldrinkhall.com

Paul Drinkhall is the reigning British Number 1 since 2007. He is currently ranked number 1 in Europe and 6th in the World at U21 level. In 2009 Paul's growing reputation was enhanced when he recorded the finest win, capturing the under-21 singles title at the China Open in Su Zhou.

Paul has also be chosen by national newspaper, The Daily Telegraph as one of the "Telegraph 10" and will follow their progress towards and during the 2012 Olympics.  To follow the "Telegraph 10" click here.

Honours board: 2007 & 2008: English senior champion. 2008: European youth champion in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

How long have you been competing in your sport? Eight years.

How did you first get involved in your sport? My parents took me to watch my granddad playing in the local league. There was a table free so I just picked up a bat and had a go.

How often do you train? Two three-hour sessions every day, Monday to Friday, and then club matches at the weekend.

Any interests outside your sport? Spending time with my girlfriend, family and friends.

Goal for 2010: To rise up the senior world rankings.

Goal for 2012: An Olympic medal.

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