Badminton

Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles)who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net.

Shuttlecock

Players score points by striking a shuttlecock (also known as a shuttle, bird, or birdy) with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor.

The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball. Shuttlecocks have a much higher top speed, when compared to other racquet sports. Because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, competitive badminton is played indoors. Badminton is also played outdoors as a casual recreational activity, often as a garden or beach game.

Court

 The court is rectangular and divided into halves by a net. Courts are usually marked for both singles and doubles play, although the laws permit a court to be marked for singles only. The doubles court is wider than the singles court, but both are the same length. The exception, which often causes confusion to newer players, is that the doubles court has a shorter serve-length dimension

Racquets

 Badminton racquets are lightweight, with top quality racquets weighing between 70 and 95 grams (2.4 to 3.3 ounces) not including grip or strings.There is a wide variety of racquet designs, although the laws limit the racquet size and shape. Different racquets have playing characteristics that appeal to different players. The traditional oval head shape is still available, but an isometric head shape is increasingly common in new racquets.

Malaysia Achievement

Thomas Cup[1] 1949 - Winner 1952 - Winner 1955 - Winner 1958 - Runner-up 1967 - Winner 1970 - Runner-up 1976 - Runner-up 1986 - Third place 1988 - Runner-up 1990 - Runner-up 1992 - Winner 1994 - Runner-up 1998 - Runner-up 2002 - Runner-up 2006 - Semi-finalist 2008 - Semi-finalist 2010 - Semi-finalist

Uber Cup[2] 2004 - Quarter-finalist 2008 - Quarter-finalist 2010 - Quarter-finalist

Sudirman Cup[3] 2001 - 11th 2005 - 9th 2007 - 6th 2009 - Semi-finalist

Badminton Players In Malaysia

Lee Chong Wei

Datuk Lee Chong Wei is a professional badminton player from Malaysia who resides in Bukit MertajamLee won the silver medal in the 2008 Olympic Games, thus becoming the first Malaysian to reach the final of the men's singles event and ending Malaysia's Olympic medal drought since the 1996 Games.

Wong Mew Choo

Wong Mew Choo is a female badminton singles player from Malaysia.
She is known for her exceptional endurance and stamina, the result of training alongside male shuttlers. Without any significant attacking arsenals, she initially built her game based on fitness and defence, with the ability to run a continuous, long rally; sending everything back to tactically superior opponents until a mistake or an attacking opportunity appears.

Koo Kien Keat & Tan Boon Heong

At the 2010 BWF World Championships, Tan Boon Heong and partner Koo Kien Keat launched themselves into the semifinals after beating Korean rivals Lee Yong Dae and Jung Jae Sung. In the semifinals they defeated China's Guo Zhendong and Xu Chen 21-14, 21-18. Tan Boon Heong and Koo Kien Keat wrote their names in the record books, being the first Malaysian pair to enter a World Championships Final in 13 years. In the finals they played China's Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng and lost 21-18, 18-21, 14-21.