Badminton
🏸 A very underrated sport 🏸
Badminton is a racquet sport played either by two opponents (singles) or two teams of two (doubles), where the goal is to hit a shuttlecock—also called a “birdie”—over a net and into the opponent’s side of the court. Unlike tennis or other racquet sports, the shuttlecock does not bounce; it must be hit in mid-air, requiring quick reflexes, agility, and coordination.
The court is rectangular and divided by a net. Players score points when the shuttlecock lands in the opponent’s court or when the opponent commits a fault (such as hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net). A match is typically played as the best of three games, and each game goes up to 21 points, with a player needing at least a two-point lead to win.
One of badminton’s unique features is the shuttlecock itself. Made with natural feathers or synthetic materials and a cork base, it's lightweight and highly sensitive to air movement—making it unsuitable for outdoor competitive play.
Badminton has been an Olympic sport since 1992 and is especially popular in Asia, where countries like China, Indonesia, South Korea, and India dominate the international scene. The sport demands speed, stamina, accuracy, and strategic thinking, but it is also accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and skill levels.
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