Scott Evans: ‘Rio was such a high... it’s been very difficult for me to get back into the right mindset’

Scott Evans announced his retirement from international badminton this week. The three-time Olympian was a star of the Rio Games for his dramatic victories and shirtless celebrations. His final competition will be next week’s European Team Championships.

Q: Did you feel a sense of relief after making the decision to retire?

A: Yeah, absolutely. I made my decision towards the end of November/ start of December, so I’ve had time to think about it before announcing it. To be honest, the last 14 days the only thing I’ve wanted to do is get it out there. It’s been hanging in my head which has been more annoying than anything else.