Illustrated Histories of BadmintonUpdated: Wed May 7 00:23:31 2008
The history of badminton varies somewhat in every country where it is played. The great players are different, the venues are particular to each country, and the sporting traditions vary. For the…
All About Olympic BadmintonUpdated: Thu May 1 03:36:47 2008
Everything you need to know about Olympic badminton: past Olympic medal winners in badminton, rules for qualifying and playing Olympic badminton, Olympic badminton controversies, badminton photos,…
What Is Olympic Badminton?Updated: Thu May 1 03:27:15 2008
Olympic badminton is a way of life for the competitors. It is the pride of a nation, for several nations on the globe. It is a compelling drama of strategy, tactics, fitness, and luck. Olympic b…
Olympic Badminton Rules & CompetitionUpdated: Thu May 1 03:01:33 2008
The Olympic badminton rules are well-codified, and the competition is well-structured. Here is a description of how Olympic badminton players are selected and the badminton competition is run…
Olympic Badminton Greatest MomentsUpdated: Thu May 1 02:54:47 2008
Earning the Olympic badminton women's doubles gold medal at both the 1996 and 2000 Olympics qualifies Fei Ge and Jun Gu of China as the creators of some of Olympic badminton's greatest moments…
Learn to Play BadmintonCreated: Thu May 1 00:57:43 2008
Here are the fundamentals of learning to play badminton; all the key shots and techniques that can transform your backyard badminton into real competitive badminton…
Olympic Badminton Former StarsUpdated: Wed Apr 30 22:07:32 2008
Olympic badminton former stars don't just fade away. They coach, they emigrate, and they remain in the limelight…
Olympic Badminton MedalistsCreated: Wed Apr 30 01:59:12 2008
Here are all the Olympic badminton medalists from 1992 through 2004…
Olympic Badminton ControversiesUpdated: Wed Apr 30 00:13:30 2008
Olympic badminton controversies began even before the sport debuted in Barcelona in 1992. Controversies surround the selection process for the teams, the way funding is allocated to athletes and c…
Chen Wang (Hong Kong) Confounds Her OpponentUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:39:56 2008
Chen Wang of Hong Kong confounds her opponent during badminton competition at the 15th Asian Games in Doha…
Olympic Badminton Action Image Gallery Womens SinglesUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:39:56 2008
Here are images of top-ranked Olympic badminton competitors, reflecting Badminton World Federation rankings as of April, 2008. These are the top women's singles Olympic badminton competitors to wa…
Lin Zhu (China) Moving and SmashingUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:39:56 2008
Lin Zhu of China leaps and smashes during play at the Yonex Korea Open badminton championship…
Lan Lu exhibits control on her backhandUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:39:56 2008
Lan Lu (China) exhibits control on her backhand during competition at the 2008 Yonex Korea Open badminton championship…
Yawen Zhang Enjoys Hard-fought VictoryCreated: Tue Apr 29 01:27:29 2008
Yawen Zhang (China) enjoys a hard-earned victory in women's doubles at the Yonex All-England Open badminton championship. Her mixed doubles partner, Zhongbo Xie, is not pictured…
Olympic Badminton Action Image Gallery Mixed DoublesUpdated: Tue Apr 29 01:27:29 2008
Here are images of top-ranked Olympic badminton competitors, reflecting Badminton World Federation rankings as of April, 2008. These are the top Olympic badminton mixed doubles teams to watch in B…
Yang Yu's BackhandCreated: Tue Apr 29 01:25:24 2008
Yang Yu (China) hits a backhand in women's doubles play at the Yonex All England Open championship. Her mixed doubles partner Hanbin He is not pictured…
Nova Widianto and Liliyana Natsir (INA)Created: Tue Apr 29 01:25:24 2008
Nova Widianto and Liliyana Natsir in mixed doubles badminton competition at the Yonex All England Open…
Ning Zhang sends the shuttle on its wayCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:22:40 2008
Ning Zhang of China sends the shuttle on its way in competition at the Yonex Japan Open badminton championship…
Xingfang Xie Exhibits Poise And FocusCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:22:39 2008
Xingfang Xie exhibits her poise, balance, and focus during competition at the Yonex Japan Open badminton championship…
Olympic Badminton Action Image Gallery Mens SinglesUpdated: Mon Apr 28 21:06:03 2008
Here are images of top-ranked Olympic badminton competitors, reflecting Badminton World Federation rankings as of April, 2008. These are the top men's singles Olympic badminton competitors to watc…
Kenneth Jonassen of Denmark about to smashCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:06:02 2008
Kenneth Jonassen of Denmark executes a badminton smash during play at the Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open…
Jin Chen about to carve a forehandCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:04:59 2008
Jin Chen (China) in play at the Yonex All England Open badminton championship…
Chunlai Bao stretches for a forehandCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:03:56 2008
China's Chunlai Bao stretches for a precision forehand in competition in England…
Olympic Badminton Action Image Gallery Mens SinglesCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:03:56 2008
Here are images of top-ranked Olympic badminton competitors, reflecting Badminton World Federation rankings as of April, 2008. These are the top men's singles Olympic badminton competitors to watc…
Olympic Badminton Action Image Gallery Mens SinglesCreated: Mon Apr 28 21:03:56 2008
Here are images of top-ranked Olympic badminton competitors, reflecting Badminton World Federation rankings as of April, 2008. These are the top men's singles Olympic badminton competitors to watc…
How to Start Your Child In SquashUpdated: Wed Apr 23 00:42:42 2008
There are several key steps to starting your child in squash. And a few steps to avoid. Here's a parents' guide to starting your child in squash the right way, without pressure, and with maximum…
Squash Glossary - Squash Terms and Phrases Made EasyUpdated: Wed Apr 23 00:28:39 2008
This squash glossary explains common terms that you may hear your squash coach use. It can help you learn the language of the sport of squash, and speed your learning. Communication can be a chal…
Serve Return - How to Hit a Good Serve Return in SquashUpdated: Mon Apr 21 22:59:00 2008
Step by step, here's all you need to know to hit a great serve return, deal with your opponent's toughest serves, and quickly put him or her on the defensive. At the very least, you'll be back in …
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