The length of an Olympic badminton court is 13.40m (44 feet) for both single and doubles. But the width differs based on the competition; the singles court is 5.18m (17 feet) wide, denoted by the ...

Badminton began its Olympic journey at the Barcelona Games in 1992. It was first played as a demonstration sport in 1972 and later as an exhibition sport at the 1988 Seoul Olympics before making its ...

Badminton is a fast-paced game. It requires quick direction changes and more lateral movement. Badminton shoes have a thinner sole, and this lowers your center of gravity, therefore reducing the risk ...

Created in India but developed into its modern form by the British, badminton remains one of the most fast-paced (the shuttlecock travels up to 400km per hour) and thrilling sports at the Games.

Badminton sees two opposing players or teams hit a shuttlecock, rather than a ball, across a high-hung net. Badminton players use rackets which are much thinner and smaller than tennis rackets. In ...

The speed of badminton leaves its racquet sport rivals wallowing in its wake. Shuttlecocks travel at speeds up to 200 mph - not bad for a piece of equipment made from sticking 16 goose feathers into a ...

Most racquets are made from light man-made materials such as aluminium or graphite. Some people reckon, the lighter the racquet the better, although that isn't always the case. The frame of the ...

It’s getting hard to keep track of all the scandals and controversies at the 2012 London Olympics, better known as “The Grifters’ Games.” Here’s a helpful list of some of the biggest, and some ...