Erika Irene Caram Gonzaga

About

Erika Irene Caram Gonzaga is an 11-year-old badminton player from Lamblight International School who trains at Apra Academy in the Intermediate group. Erika joined the academy in June 2024 and has been training for 2 years, working on footwork, fitness and shot-making every week. Erika has earned 9 podium finishes, including 6 golds, across 7 tournaments. Highlights include Gold at NOPSSCEA Season 46 - Elementary Girls Team Tie, Gold in Singles 11u at Felet Tournament and Gold and MVP in Singles Elementary Girls at 2026 NIRAAM. Away from the court, Erika enjoys anime, music, and psychology. Erika is also into golf, muay thai, and biking, which helps with all-round athleticism. In school, Psychology and math is the favorite subject. After a hard session, nothing beats japanese food. For downtime, Erika picks the movie Ponyo and the show My Hero Academia, and red and blue is the color of choice. On court, Erika looks up to Tai Tzu Ying and studies how the best players move and compete. The goal right now: I want to understand how people behave, feel, and think. Looking further ahead, Erika wants to become a doctor. With steady training and a competitive spirit, Erika is a player to watch in the seasons ahead.

Interests

Anime, music, psychology, sanrio, and sesame street.

Other sports

Golf, muay thai, and biking

Favorite subject

Psychology and math

Favorite foods

Japanese food

Favorite color

Red and blue

Favorite movie

Ponyo

Favorite TV show

My Hero Academia

Badminton idol

Tai Tzu Ying

When I grow up I want to be

Doctor

My goal

I want to understand how people behave, feel, and think.