BADMINTON

Badminton is a racquet and shuttlecock sport played by hitting the shuttlecock across a net.
The game is mostly played in singles and doubles although it may be played with large teams.
The game was first played in the 19th century and has gained popularity over the years.
Its highest governing body is the Badminton World Federation, it is recognised by the International Olympic Committee.

Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a yard or a beach while formal games are played in a rectangular indoor court.

The players earn points which determine the winner of a tournament, points are earned by striking  the shuttlecock with a racquet and landing it within the opposing sides' half of the court.
Plays end once the shuttlecock has struck the floor or if a fault has been by an umpire ,service judge or in the absence of the opposing side.

Badminton has been a summer olympic sport with five events:

• men's singles 
• women's singles
• men's doubles
• women's doubles
• mixed doubles 

At professional level of play the games demands excellent fitness , the players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength , speed and precision.
It is also a technical sport which requires a good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movement.

The game is mostly popular in British India, Denmark, Asia and China.
The game has gained popularity over the years and has been adapted in many countries.
The most famous players in this game are; Tang Wee Kiong, Ajay Jayaram, Wang Xin, Mathias Boe, Lee Hyo-jung, Carsten Mogensen,Yu Yang, Chetan Anand, Zhao Yunlei, Susi Susanti and many others.