<html>Could you please tell me if there is any discrimination in badminton? if not, how is this controlled within the sport? </html>
Another bump This is an interesting topic. Poor Dominic Hobdell ... no one loves him. Answer: I don't know with other countries, but here in Manila, there's no discrimination. I've played with English, Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian badminton lovers, and they were never discriminated.
None that I've seen here in Canada either but then again there's a reason we call ourselves "the melting pot". I've actually seen more discrimination or arrogance due to skill differences than I do to race.
I got a friend of an indian race who has trouble finding games because no one thinks he's good even though hes better than most of them - keep in mind he's a kid
.... so is he being discriminated against because of race or age? Or do the people he's asking already have a set group of friends they play with and say no to everyone?
Hhhhhmmm. Is he really good? Or does he think he's just good? Honestly, I don't think he's being discriminated because of his race. It might be because of his arrogance.
Just looking around... Besides, I find this topic interesting. I've been hearing discrimination issues in different countries. I wanna know how it applies on court. Do people veer away from those they're discriminating, or do they challenge them to take the opportunity of smashing them with a shuttle cock (not that I think players could be this burtal ). Besides, It's just so sad that nobody took heed to Dominic Hobdell's post. He deserves an answer, even though it came 10 years after.
when i felt discriminated, it motivates my game. i just showed them that i can play above their expectation.
Honestly, if we say there are no discrimination, we are just simply building castles in the air. We dont live in a perfect world. Discrimination exist in one form or another. We dont like to say it nor will we ever admit it but we all subconsciously discriminate one way or another. I know I do! I am human after all. Yes, I discriminate.
ehm very interesting to admit that Pemuda, do you mind sharing with us what sort discrimination you practice? and the reason behind that?
For example if I am playing badminton, I prefer to play mixed doubles with good looking chicks. Do you discriminate?
Descrimination, selfishness, self preservation... etc. are all part of human nature but that does not mean we should just let ourselves fall into these modes of action. My personal pet peeve is against bad drivers. This is a type of discrimination but it just gets under my skin. As an asian growing up in Canada in the late 70's early 80's I faced my share of racism. I chose not to pick an english sounding name so I grew up with quite a bit of name calling and taunting. This taught me early on the pain associated with any type of discrimination so as an adult I try my best not to be swayed by my baser side.
mate, I am with you here , there are discrimination everywhere we go ... but it would just make us stronger !
Yup. Once you are being discriminated before, you'll tend to be more humble and your perspective opens up. Still discrimination still happen everywhere. eg. Recently as the economies being battered, lots of so called locals/residents are not keen on bringing in foreigners. It'll take time to settle in of course. Badminton typically happens when a new player with lesser skill tries to join in. Anyway, as long as they respect the seniors, that should be ok. Just have to find ways to gel in.
Hmmm ... not too sure about that, dude. Maybe em' ethnic chinese businessmen & shopowners in Jakarta chinatown or those who lived in predominantly chinese neighbourhood back in 97' or so may think differently.
