FIVE FACTS ABOUT BADMINTON Appeared before tennis. Games with prototypes of the modern shuttlecock were played 3,000 years ago. It was popular among the kings. Catherine II had a specialist from France who taught her entourage badminton. Robespierre sat in the shuttlecock hall during the French Revolution. It is played every 50 inhabitants of the earth. Tournaments in Southeast Asia gather 15 thousand spectators. In Denmark, the game is more popular than soccer. It is a high-tech sport. The plumage of professional shuttlecocks are made from the feathers of one-year-old geese. For this purpose, 8 pieces from the left and right wings are taken. A lot of money is spent on the development of new plastic shells. The materials and shape of the rackets are also constantly being worked on. A weight reduction of 1-2% is considered a good result. This is the most dynamic sport with rackets. A shuttlecock can reach 493 km/h, while a tennis ball - up to 251 km/h, and a soccer - up to 198 km/h.
Thanks for the interesting facts! I did not know that badminton in any country can be more popular than football!
