Essential Badminton Equipments Players Must have
Badminton is a popular sport that is played by millions of people all around the world. It is a sport that requires skill, technique, and agility, and it is also a great way to stay fit and healthy. In order to play badminton, you need to have the right equipment. In this article, we will […]
Badminton Nutrition – What is your Nutrition?
A badminton match can last for an extended period, requiring both high aerobic fitness and high intensity effort. Indoors, the sport is sometimes practised in tournament settings with multiple games per week or even per day. Since game times are not always known in advance, planning your diet is essential. There are numerous nutritional considerations […]
Best home exercise for badminton players
To be physically fit for badminton, you don’t need a gym. As a matter of fact, you may accomplish an excellent workout at home that is comparable with what you would do in a gym. Jump Ropes When arms are used to make circles with the jump rope, the wrist, forearm, triceps, and even the shoulder […]
Importance of Strength Training in Badminton
Badminton is a physically demanding sport that requires hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and peak physical fitness to endure long rallies and matches. Nearly all muscles in our body are used while playing badminton. Playing badminton involves an amalgamation of upper and lower body strength. While the lower body strength enhances the movement, the upper body enhances […]
BWF approves 30% gender representation in Council
The BWF recently staged its 81st BWF Annual General Meeting from Copenhagen. During its virtual meeting, it approved the proposal to ensure geographical and gender representation on the BWF Council by establishing a framework that guarantees global board representation and minimum representation of each gender. Specifically, the members approved changes to the constitution ensuring “at least 30 […]
5 Interesting Facts about Lin Dan
Lin Dan, mostly referred to as ‘Super Dan’ is one of the greatest badminton players the World has ever seen. The legend has won all badminton titles in his 20 years career. Overall, he has won 64 singles titles and was second in 22 other tournaments. Well, here are some interesting and stunning facts about […]
Lee Chong Wei writes a poem on Lin Dan’s retirement! Read here.
Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan announced his retirement via social media last week. The Chinese shuttler also thanked his family and fans, but the badminton fraternity would be disappointed at not having one last look at him. This also means that he would not participate in Tokyo 2021, which he had, had the sporting world […]
The Highs and Lows of Jwala Gutta’s Career
Jwala Gutta, an International doubles badminton player, and two times Olympian is one of the most decorated players of her time. Well, she is one of the most prominent doubles players of India who has helped to increase the importance of doubles recognition in India. Apart from a 2010 Commonwealth gold medal, Jwala Gutta has […]
Prakash Padukone: A Turning Point in Indian Badminton
Prakash Padukone, a Badminton legend, was a turning point in India concerning badminton. After he won the All England Championships in 1980, he defined the word ‘badminton’ in India. Also, he was the first Indian to claim the prestigious title. He beat two of the legends in badminton while winning the title- Morten Frost of […]
PV Sindhu vs Nozomi Okuhara: An Exemplary Rivalry in Women’s Badminton
PV Sindhu and Nozomi Okuhara have always produced cliffhangers in their recent matches, and their close head to head record underlines their competitiveness. While they both give each other tough competition, they are contrasting figures having different styles of play. Sindhu is almost a foot taller than Okuhara. While Sindhu has built her game with […]