Featured Player - Zdravko Tyankov

Photo: Vanessa Iyua

Better Known as Z, this cool kid has served as a club officer for many a year, helping to steer the team to  greatness.  Z is majoring in computer science and this will be his last year on the courts as a Drexel student. He shall be missed. Now, some of you may be wondering; Why am I having trouble pronouncing his real name? Well, it's because Z is from Bulgaria! Okay, let's take a look at Zdravko's interview.

1. Who Is your Badminton hero? 

    Lin Dan

2. Decribe your badminton fantasy.

    To beat Lin Dan:))
3. What makes you angry?

    When people cheat during a badminton game...
4. What would you do with 10 million dollars?

    Travel around the world and donate the rest to Drexel Badminton Club for a brand new awesome Badminton Gym with 20 courts and an endless supply of shuttles - Yonex AS-50:))

5. What is your best badminton move? 

    Surprise drop-shot
6. Describe fellow teammate, Yehan Ranasinghe in three words. 

    Fast, Furious and Friendly...  From Vanessa: His smile makes the world go around. (Chinese Fortune Cookie)

7. What is on your badminton wish list?

    Learn how to do Chern's cross court, backhand smash, improve my footwork, be more consistent, win a couple of gold medals:))

8.  If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

    Creator of Google, Geronimo, Monica Bellucci

9. What is your worst badminton move?

    Backhand smash...

10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

      I don't think about things like that... I will live forever! :))

11. What is your motto?

      Smile, Be Positive and Stay Strong! :-D

Well done, Z (and vanessa)!

BEN