The game of badminton is often played in a yard or on a beach as a casual outdoor activity, but it can transform a player into a professional. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the opposing side’s half of the court.
The game of badminton requires dedication, practice, and perseverance like any other sport, so it’s much more than just swinging racquets.
Badminton has recently become the most popular sport in India due to shuttlers like Prakash Padukone, Gopichand Pullela, Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Shrikant Kidambi, Ashwini-Jwala, and many more In addition, the PBL (pro badminton league) makes it a very competitive sport.
In light of Saina’s Bronze at London Olympics’12, the trend is definitely upwards. The sport gained recognition after India’s performance at Uber Cup 2016, where it lost in the semis. Silver in Rio Olympics’16 further fueled Sindhu’s popularity. Additionally, P.Kashyap’s performance in London Olympics and K.Srikanth’s performance in Rio Olympics (both lost in quarters) were inspiring. World Championship performances by Saina, Sindhu, and Srikanth have been outstanding of late. They also perform well in Super Series and GoldPix tournaments.
Next to cricket, badminton is India’s second-most popular sport, with only a small gap between them. Unlike many other countries, India has a steady pool of players due to the popularity of the sport. This is why India stands tall in the sport of badminton.
