Chaudry's natural sporting talents were put to the test at university, where he won a silver medal in weightlifting at the 1982 Student Olympics and bronze in 1983 [REF].An avid cricket player; while studying at New College, Telford, he won caps for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (under 19s).
After graduating, Chaudry started work for the financial services industry, as an insurance canvasser for General Portfolio [REF].