Sattawat Pongnairat

Event:                          Men’s Singles

Height:                         5’ 11”

Weight:                        150 lbs.

Birthdate:                     1990

Birthplace:                   New York, New York

Hometown:                   Bangkok, Thailand

Current Residence:       Orange, Calif.

Coach:                         Zi Min Cai, Rudy Gunawan and Ignatius Rusli

Personal:

Sattawat Pongnairat is the son of Thanom and Sungvien Pongnairat…He graduated from Taweethapisak High School in Bangkok, Thailand in 2008…Played badminton all four years of high school and soccer for three years…Currently works part-time for K&D Graphics Printing Company in Orange, Calif…Also works as a coach at the Orange County Badminton Club in Orange, Calif…During his free time he likes to listen to music, play on the computer and sleep…Music on his i-Pod includes English songs and Thai songs…His favorite movies come from the Harry Potter series…A self-described “funny guy”, he is known for his sense of humor.

Competition Record:

2011 Results:

2011 United States Pan American Games Badminton Team Member

Sudirman Cup Team Member

World Badminton Championships in London, England, Men’s Singles, Did Not Advance