 Badminton
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Badminton is an exciting sport and a fun recreation activity
- whether it is playing in the back garden or on the beach,
at World Class and Olympic level, or at all levels in between,
badminton can offer something for everyone. From young to
old, all abilities can participate, it is quick to get success
and accessible to everyone.
Badminton is the World’s No. 1 racket sport, and approximately
2 million people play in the UK on a regular basis.
BADMINTON England is the National Governing Body of the sport
in England, and has a wide development network through England.
One of their key tasks is to introduce badminton to as many
people as possible, at schools and sports centres etc, so
that they can find out for themselves what an enjoyable sport
is can be.
There are two distinct elements of the game -
The sport where the shuttle can travel in excess of 100 mph,
and players compete in a fast game which demands running,
jumping, twisting, stretching, running backwards, forwards
and sideways, lunging and hand-to-eye co-ordination, plus
quick reflexes, sometimes a delicate drop shot followed by
a full-on smash. In a typical two-game singles match, top
players will cover nearly every inch of the court, and travel
more than a mile.
And a fun, active recreation which can be played by people
at all skill levels and ages - from 5 to 95!
There are about 50,000 members affiliated to BADMINTON England,
and about 2300 clubs.
 BADMINTON
England looks after our National Squad, and players represent
England all over the world. Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson
won a silver medal in the mixed doubles at the 2004 Olympics.
Badminton has something to offer everyone - so say the approximately
2 million people in England who play on a regular basis!
For further information:
contact BADMINTON England on 01908 268400 or email enquiries@badmintonengland.co.uk.
www.badmintonengland.co.uk
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