Rajiv Ouseph

What we do is nothing like the portrayal of badminton as a gentle game played in a church hall. Badminton can be fun and relaxing, but as professionals, this sport is our heart and soul and passion, and our games are fast and aggressive.

American Athlete

Bobby Deol

I'm a chilled-out guy, and I really like sports and to play badminton and squash.

Indian Actor

Li Na

In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder.

Chinese Athlete

Saina Nehwal

I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others.

Indian Athlete

Lin Dan

I love badminton, and representing China is an honour for me.

Soha Ali Khan

I really love playing badminton and doing crosswords.

Indian Actress

Malala Yousafzai

Sometimes I play cricket, and I play badminton.

Pakistani Activist

P. V. Sindhu

Women's badminton has become so competitive.

Isa Guha

English Celebrity

KT Tunstall

Scottish Musician

Used when talking about the sport, especially in conversations about hobbies or leisure activities.

Sportive Context

Mentioned in discussions about health and exercise, as playing badminton is good for maintaining fitness.

Physical Fitness

Refers to the gear needed, like rackets and nets, often in the context of shopping or preparation.

Equipment Mention

Clarifies that this definition refers to the object hit back and forth, not the game itself.

Equipment Specifics

Points out a frequent error where the shuttlecock is mistakenly called a 'badminton.'

Common Misuse

Highlights the distinctive feathered or plastic skirt shape of the shuttlecock, unlike balls in other sports.

Unique Shape

 because he wouldn't return balls normally. He did some basketball, table tennis, swimming. When his coaches wanted to move him up a level to play with older boys, he declined, because he just wanted to talk about pro wrestling after practice with his friends. And he kept trying more handball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, skateboarding

Why specializing early...

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