Badminton is an enjoyable lawn game that makes for great family picnics or summer camp themed parties, or can even be integrated into an obstacle course challenge race or sports-themed scavenger hunt.
Planning a tournament takes considerable advance preparation. You will need to create a poster outlining its dates, times and competitions as well as determine your budget and whether entry fees will be charged for.
1. Location
Badminton stands out as one of the world’s most beloved racquet sports, with over 220 million people actively engaging with it annually and it being an Olympic drawcard. But while its appeal cannot be denied, controversy surrounding badminton remains. Over recent years, several high-profile incidents have marred its reputation at top levels and cast doubt upon its future growth and relevance.
Badminton, an exciting two or four player team sport, can be an excellent way to meet new people while staying fit and healthy – it can lower blood pressure while supporting heart health! Badminton can also be enjoyed as an activity between couples or families!
Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires agility and quick thinking – an excellent workout for both mind and body! Enjoy it in any setting from backyard matches to professional tournaments; what matters most is having fun while staying active!
Badminton dates back to India during the mid-1800s when British military officers first introduced it. Originally called Poona and shuttlecock, British officers brought back competitive Indian versions of this sport back home with them, eventually becoming known as badminton after Isaac Spratt published a book about it in 1860.
Today, table tennis remains popular across Asia where it originated and remains one of its main disciplines. Yet some worry that its dominance within this region may be diminishing as more countries make headway into competitive play and challenge Asian teams for supremacy.
As part of an effort to secure the sport’s future, it’s vital that more countries develop top badminton players. Denmark recently hosted the 2023 BWF World Championships to do just this and promote badminton among senior citizens who may otherwise go unnoticed when it comes to racquet sports.
3. Entertainment
Badminton is an ideal family and group activity as it doesn’t require many materials or skills for playing, making it suitable for nearly everyone at once. Furthermore, unlike some lawn games such as whiffle ball which may cause injury if hit hard enough or Frisbee where anyone with an incorrect throw could get hit in the head from playing frisbee; badminton isn’t physically dangerous to play!
Players use long-netted racquets to hit the shuttlecock (known as a ‘birdie”) over the net into an opposing corner, using long racquets known as ‘birdies’ (birdies) as weapons. Whoever or whatever team accumulates the most points wins each game. Rent our badminton racquets and nets today for an outdoor entertainment experience for your guests.
Your badminton event can also add an additional competitive edge by setting up challenger and champion lines on either side of the net. Challengers must win two consecutive points in a row to challenge and eventually unseat a champion and feed the shuttlecock, providing an enjoyable way to build endurance, teamwork and increase active player participation.
4. Food
Badminton can be an excellent way to stay fit, regardless of experience level or expertise. Strengthening heart muscles, lowering hypertension levels and keeping blood vessels unclogged all contribute to good cardiovascular health. Plus, badminton provides fun social recreation that improves mood while decreasing stress levels!
Badminton players need to consume nutritious foods in order to sustain energy for competitions. High-protein snacks before competition such as meat, eggs, tuna, milk or yoghurt should be eaten in order to boost performance. Furthermore, simple sugars should be avoided as these can quickly increase glycemic index. A better solution would be foods high in fibre and vitamins.
Brown rice is an excellent energy source. Packed with iron, potassium, magnesium, copper phosphorus and vitamin B3, broccoli can provide your immune system a boost while improving vision and keeping you hydrated – not to mention its anti-inflammatory properties! Garlic should also be consumed before badminton matches as its detoxifying qualities help purify blood and shield you against colds and flus.