Darius Knight

Table Tennis

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Residence: Sheffield
DOB: 22 February 1990
Region: Greater London
Home Town: Lambeth, London
Club: York Gardens/London Progress
My Status: I'm in Spain playing a match tonight

Career highlights

2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival: Doubles Gold
2007 English National Championships: Singles Gold
2008 European Championships: Junior Doubles Gold; Junior Singles Bronze, Junior Mixed Doubles Bronze
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What is your sporting ambition?

First i want to achieve my table tennis dreams winning medals in commonwealth, europeans and world championships and of course olympics after that one of. I desires to become a top class table tennis coach and give something back, especially in London. Table tennis has already let me see the world.

What was your inspiration to take up your sport?

I began playing because at the time table tennis was the fashion. I had always been very good at other sports but I didn't understand table tennis so initially it gave me a lot of new challenges, overcoming losing to friends and older kids from where I lived.

What are your interests outside of sport?

I enjoy spending time and having fun with friends, playing computer games and watching comic productions (animes) and cartoons.

In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?

For me it was when Kelly Holmes won two gold medals in 2004 as it was an important moment for Team GB and I remember watching and just being amazed that with no pressure or expectation from the public eye, Kelly was able to perform and come through the odds.

What three words best describe you?

Sociable. Loyal. Cheeky.

Who should light the flame for London 2012?

Myself because I was born and am based in London. I think if I get my head down and keep working I have a chance of doing well in 2012 and it will be the start of something new and special for me and table tennis in the UK.