Scott Evans

Retired three time Olympian. Top 10 finish @Rio2016. Trademark celebration #fullevans. Sponsor @HegartyFM @instagram @scott_evans1 Co.Owner @hosbjerg_

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Thanks for all the support over the last many years. It's been an great journey ✌ #badminton

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Happy birthday @OmaGillClark 🥳🥳

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Alonson get on a plane to Liverpool please

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Alonso to Liverpool please 🙏

[Jan Ø. Jørgensen @janojorgensen]

I am already working as a performance consultant for some amazing athletes and talents, and I have room for more, so if you are an athlete, organization or team, feel free to reach out. RT appreciated🙏 (2/2)

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

@hegartyjim Look after yourself Jim ⛳️

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

@LeandinhoDK @hkvittinghus 😍😍😍

[Viktor Axelsen @ViktorAxelsen]

I have absolutely no need to "beef" with BWF, but I'm so tired of the disconnect between players and BWF.

Everything needs to go through the Federation, but I'm an individual athlete with my own team, making my own decisions!

Some players are happy to be in the federation. That's great, but we are some athletes who are independent!

What has especially upset me recently is the handling of Beiwen Zhang's case. She is struggling mentally and financially, but she has no choice but to continue playing because "mental health" is not a good enough reason to avoid the obligations for "Top Comitted Players."

https://t.co/9obrBSn9ru

If we as a sport don't take mental health seriously, then where are we heading?

I appreciate what the work Athlete Committe are doing, but I'm very sorry, but we have absolutely no power to change anything as the situation is now, and the only way BWF will listen is that we as players speak up.

Many players are scared to talk publicly, which is understandable, giving the power Federations have. But I have a responsibility. For current players and future generations. And I'm not going to not speak my mind!!! And also YOU, the fans. Deserve to know what is going on.

Without the support from all you around the world, we are nothing, and it's time we all acknowledge this. We need to work together, and we as players need to be heard. BWF has many good things to grow our sport, but we could do so much better together.

Will there be any change because of my posts? Probably not, but I won't look back in years from now and look at a career where I didn't fight for what I think is right for the players, the fans, and our sport!

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

@ViktorAxelsen 😂😂😂 amazing when this happens

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Fun fact - did you know that one of India’s most famous athletes PV Sindhu (badminton) is a huge fan of 2 time Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington 🇮🇪🥊🥇 #badminton #Boxing #olympics

[Daniel Hussey @DanielHussey2]

I’ve said this before but if our Olympics success has taught us anything, it’s invest in sports. Nothing brings the country together quite like nights like tonight.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now and we need these collective moments more than ever. Investment in infrastructure and coaching will not just help elite performance but also increase participation rates in sport. So many major health benefits to this.

Make this government policy and you will reap the rewards in the years to come. Goodnight.

[RTÉ2 @RTE2]

‘We see when we invest in sport the reward not just the athletes but that the whole country gets’ 🙌🇮🇪

Bernard Dunne talking on Kellie Harrington’s win last night!

#RTEOlympics #Paris2024 #TeamIreland

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

So good 🇮🇪🥊🥇

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Ireland 🇮🇪 in the arena - let’s go Kellie 🔥

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Irish badminton Olympic Update

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

@TomasTyner Thank you very much

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Nhats Olympic journey ended this morning. He can absolutely be proud and happy with his performances. Today he was up against an unbelievable player. Tactically I think he did everything he could. Well done Nhat 🔥 #badminton #Paris2024

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Rachael can be proud of that performance and use the positives and take them into her next match tomorrow 🔥 if you look at it with long term perspectives these experiences will be excellent for her for the next 4 years and towards another Olympics. A big match tomorrow 🔥

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

Rachael’s first Olympic match is on today. Tough opponent but Rachael is an real fighter which can cause Jenjira problems. Looking forward to seeing the match. Keep an eye out on @RTEsport @RTE2 #Badminton #Olympics

[Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1]

First medal for @TeamIreland 🔥🔥🔥 Nhat wins his second group match easy as expected 🔥 setting himself up for the group final on Wednesday!! Will be looking at his match on RTE in the next 30-40 minutes #badminton #Paris2024