Get ready for some fast-paced action! Badminton, known as the world’s fastest competitive racket sport, is a game of skill and strategy. It features a unique piece of equipment called a shuttlecock – a rounded cork with a cone of feathers attached. This unique design helps the shuttlecock fly through the air with remarkable agility.
The Game’s Essence: A Battle Over the Net
Players stand on opposite sides of a net and aim to hit the shuttlecock back and forth. The goal is to keep the shuttlecock in play and prevent it from touching the ground on your side. Each successful return earns a point. Imagine the intense focus and quick reflexes needed to keep up with this rapid exchange!
Winning the Match: Points, Games, and Matches
The thrill of victory is reached when a player or pair scores 21 points first. However, there’s a twist! If the score reaches 20-20, the game continues until one side gains a two-point lead. And if the score reaches 29-all, the first player to reach 30 wins. A match consists of the best of three games.
Badminton at Birmingham 2022: A Celebration of Talent
Get ready for exciting matches at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games! We’ll see fierce competition in men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as the dynamic mixed doubles.
A Long-Standing Tradition
Badminton has been a part of the Commonwealth Games since the very beginning. The sport was first introduced at the Kingston Games in 1966, and it has been a consistent presence at every Games since. It’s a testament to the sport’s enduring popularity and thrilling gameplay.
