Badminton

[Remora]

I've noticed an awful lot of people saying either;
- "it's not a sport, it's a game to play on holidays"
- "it's simply a form of tennis for weaklings"

Which is slightly annoying, me being okay at the sport that is Badminton and then there's the world saying that it's not a sport and i suddenly suck at everything physical.

What is you guys' opinion on badminton as a sport?
(It's the sport where you hit a feathered projectile using a light, tennis-rack like tool)

[jordanhardy]

I'd agree that it's a sport. It's actually quite physical and a sport that requires an element of skill. I'd ignore them

[CosmicNoodle]

I agree with the mindless idiotic masses here, it is a weak game, then again I classify every game that doesn't risk killing you as weak. So ignore me.

And ignore them, if you enjoy it, do it, fuck what everyone else thinks.

[JamesSuperBoy]

Cool = just play on and ignore them.

[Remora]

It might not be so much of a power sport, but it's speed- the immense force you move your wrist at and force that shuttle into the enemy's field, the intense hopping around yours and desperately trying to keep the feathers out of it, the running back and forth and making your enemy run back and forth and serving the shuttle either in the very corner to the back or the very corner in the front, causing confusion- i love this sport! ^^

[jordanhardy]

You've got to have quick reactions to play, especially if your playing singles. It's not as easy as it looks

[JamesSuperBoy]

:yeah:Great -

http://www.illustrationsof.com/royalty-free-shuttlecock-clipart-illustration-34516.jpg

[Remora]

:yeah:Great -

image (http://www.illustrationsof.com/royalty-free-shuttlecock-clipart-illustration-34516.jpg)

That looks like one of my famed smashes. :3

[jacko]

It is definitely a sport - it's in the Olympics! And badminton isn't so much about strength - it's about reflex, stamina and speed. I heard somewhere that the shuttle can travel over 200mph

[Typhlosion]

I only played it as a friendly thing on the holidays, hate me :P

Not only quick reactions, but there's a lot of skill on hitting the shuttle in the right way. I wish I could try to play competitively.

[Emmaaa]

I play badminton competitively and believe me, there's a huge level of fitness, concentration and strength required to succeed. I recently came fourth in a junior national girls competition which was held in Manchester - one of my biggest achievements :D

I train twice a week and focus a lot on my arms and upper body at the gym.

So.....of course it's a sport
It's very well received and a massive part of my life.

[Emerald Dream]

I would say it's definitely a sport.

If you think differently, then get out there and try to play/maintain a 30 shot rally at a competitive level. It's probably a lot harder than you think.

[Karkat]

I love badminton! I wish I was better at it. Definitely a sport.

[SethfromMI]

well it is similar to tennis and tennis is a sport. it is also in the olympics. so yea, it is a sprt.

[James Dean]

Don't really like it to be honest. It's just like a more lighter version of Tennis and I don't see the fun of it. That is just me and my opinion, I know lots of people who do enjoy playing it. I just don't see the thrill of it at all.

[emilyly]

Badminton is the best activity on holiday! @Celt I'm very slim and not very strong to carry racket :p

[president1234]

At school we play it, I don't really like it and I'd rather play tennis personally. But thats just me.

[Charlie48]

I think badminton is a great sport but it does carry the stigma of being the girls' version of squash. I don't really agree with that but at least you can play badminton outside :)

[Elliott_hn]

i think that its a sport, but i don't really enjoy playing it.

[blake5200]

I love to play badminton it's quite fun and is a sport.

[Canadian Dream]

I find those comments quite inaccurate. Badminton is in fact probably harder than most racket sports, including tennis. It's a game that really tests your reflexes, some of the international tournaments get so intense it's impossible to track the birdy down.

[Batman42]

I love badmition and it is definitly a sport

[goodnightxmoonx]

I don't particularly enjoy badminton, but it is definitely a sport, especially in Taiwan where I live. It's really competitive here and is one of the sports that has the most competitions..

[Remey]

Definitely a sport

[NeuroTiger]

Badminton is a sport...and its lovely!

[Hudor]

Badminton is definitely a sport and a sport doesn't necessarily have to be all about toughness and muscular strength.

Some humans are endowed with an unfortunately big mouth and a small brain....