badminton players are incredibly strong athletes, huge verticles, the game requires a lot of explosive power and stamina as well as quick reflexes. Badminton is also a highly participated sport worldwide so the talent pool is deep. Im not sure how anyone could questions it's validity in the olympics, I agree with you. I also agree that it's the IOC's fault for creating a format where there is some advantage to losing matches. but the athletes also have to try, have you seen the clips of it yet? It was absolutely ridiculous and they deserved to be punted. They should just do a draw exactly like tennis does, you lose you're out, you win you move on in the event.Originally Posted by DirtyB
I played badminton in Corporate Challenge last year. It's pretty fun, and like a mix of tennis and volleyball. It's definitely a sport. There are tons of less-athletic Olympic events.
I did fencing this year. That was really fun, and surprisingly athletic.
sorry about the music but shows the sport and it's athletes off well.
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