Badminton
Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world. A shuttlecock can reach a speed of up to 206mph - about the same speed as Lewis Hamilton's Formula One car!
The game is one of the most popular sports in the UK. It is also played across the world in particular in China and South East Asia, where it is often played outdoors.
Badminton at the London Youth Games is a team competition with a mixture of singles and doubles, including mixed doubles.
A top badminton player needs quick footwork and good hand eye co-ordination.
Did you know?
- Badminton became an Olympic Sport in 1992 at Barcelona. Since then Team GB has picked up two medals
Who is it for?
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- Boys: Year 12&U
- Girls: Year 12&U
Competition Facts
- Badminton is a team competition with matches played in male and female singles and doubles and mixed doubles.
- Up to 10 players can be named on the day for each team.
- 8 teams will progress to the final stage.
News
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Harrow Grab Badminton Gold »
- 03rd July 2010
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Badminton Last Eight Decided »
- 15th June 2010
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Eight through to badminton finals »
- 27th June 2009
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LYG Star picks up National Title »
- 01st February 2009
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London Youth Games 2009 Dates Announced »
- 05th January 2009
Badminton England co-ordinates a development network that provides a pathway for aspiring players to progress from schools and clubs to the national squad and also helps prepare players for the Olympics.
Downloads
- Badminton Rules 2010 (0.27MB)
- LYG10 Finals Week Qualifiers (0.2MB)
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