Badminton is a great sport. We play it when we are kids, we play it when we grow up and we can even play it when we are old. But what makes Badminton so special?
Badminton is like ballet dancing. It requires a lot of control, strength, mind play and measured movement
Aamir Khan
It is true, that playing badminton requires many different skills and helps us to develop into skilled and responsible adults. Spectators all around the world can see, that this sport is about respect: respect for the oponent but for the very own skills as well. Especially for kids, playing badminton can make the difference not only on the court but also in the general development of the body.
Badminton activities will develop all around physical skills important for school age children up to seniors after retirement:
- Eye hand coordination
- Catching and throwing
- Stability and balance
- Speed and agility
- Jumping and save landing
- Decision making
- Handling of pressure
- Perseverance
Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly.
Dmitry Medvedev
Some smashes have been timed at more than 250 mph, so you get less than a second to react. People who see a professional badminton match up close are always shocked at the speed.
Rajiv Ouseph
My parents told me either I choose badminton, or school has to make the best of me.
Taufik Hidayat
Lusaka Badminton Academy 