Late Arrival, But the Journey Continues
Jeffrey Lam wasn’t upset by his 21-2 21-2 loss in the first round of qualifying at the YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open 2019 last week. The Canadian’s campaign – if it can be called that - was over in just 13 minutes.
· DEV SUKUMAR
But then, Lam is no regular competitor. As a 43-year-old who developed a passion for badminton a few years ago, he is thankful for the opportunity of participating in a top-tier event. It is also about satisfying a deeper personal quest.
Until recently, Lam had little idea about badminton, except as an occasional recreational exercise with friends (“I couldn’t even hold a racket four years ago,” he says.)
After he quit his high-stress job in the aviation industry, Lam decided to spend time in more creative pursuits. He took lessons in dancing and sports, gravitating towards badminton when he found a coach.