BADMINTON IN CHINA

The sport you weren’t quite sure how to spell, was first developed in the mid-19th
century in British India, then called “poona,” and is one of the most played sports in the
world, with an estimated 220 million people playing badminton regularly. The name is
derived from Badminton House in Gloucestershire, where the sport was commonly played by
the guests of the Duke of Beaufort. Badminton has become one of China’s favorite sports
with thousands of amateur leagues throughout the country. The world’s most populous nation
has also come to be the greatest force in both men’s and women’s badminton competition
recently. 

Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. A

shuttlecock, despite its funny name, is a high-drag projectile in a cone shape, formed from 16
overlapping feathers embedded into a rounded cork base. The cork is covered with
thin leather or synthetic material. The point of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net
before it hits the ground, with each game played to 21 points. The idea is simple enough, but
there is huge amount of technique and skill involved. A few basic moves include lift, block,
drive, smash, slicing, lob, and serve. Competitions include men and women’s single, as well
as doubles, and mixed doubles. While most of us will never be professional badminton
players, learning the basic moves can allow for many fun and exciting games among friends.

China’s Badminton Dominance

There is no question that China is the current dominating badminton champion. The
first Chinese provincial badminton team was established in Southeast China’s Fujian
Province in 1956, and the first Chinese badminton team formed in 1963, which was
suspended for some years during the “cultural revolution” (1966-1976) and resumed in 1973.
The players trained hard and their skills improved quickly. In 1978, China was among 21
other nations and regions to first join the World Badminton Federation, now known as the
Badminton World Federation (BWF). Since the BWF began formal competitions in 1982,
China has consistently won good scores in various international competitions. The Chinese
badminton team reached its height in the 1980s, winning all five gold medals at the Fifth
World Badminton Championships in 1987 and the Badminton World Cup in 1988. With the
sport gaining accreditation as an Olympic event in 1992, badminton was propelled on to the
world stage and helped boost its global appeal, with China soon proving why it deserved to
be the sport’s leader. China is one of the most successful badminton teams in history, having
won the Thomas Cup (men’s team championship) nine times and the Uber Cup (women’s
team championship) 13 times. China has also won more medals in badminton at the
Olympics than any other country.

One of China’s most recognizable badminton players is Lin Dan. By the age of 28,
Lin had completed the “Super Grand Slam,” having won all nine major titles in the
badminton world, and he is the only player in badminton history to have won two-time
Olympic champion and five-time World Champions. Alongside him is Zhang Ning, one of
the best woman badminton players in the history of the sport. Her accomplishments include
being the only female player to win consecutive Olympic singles gold medals in 2004 and
2008. China’s love and dominance in the sport can be attributed to three factors. First is
support from the government. The Chinese government provides a majority of the funding for
the Chinese national team, including training and financial upkeep of the players throughout
the year. This allows them to focus solely on the sport without the stress of financial burdens.
Second is China’s well-established badminton program, which allows the sport to find solid
players from around the country for its national team and ensures that badminton maintains
its success and popularity throughout the country. For example, Zhang Ning, the best ever
woman player, started her professional training at the age of 11 and became a national team
member at 16. However, she got the opportunity to represent the nation to attend the
Olympics at 29, through years of fierce competition with her excellent fellow team members.
“I even officially asked for retirement to my coach in 2001 when I was 26,” she recalled, “It
was just because of love for this game that I went through highly-intensive training, torturing
physical injuries, and desperate longing for winning.” Finally, there is a huge talent pool of
skilled badminton players in China. Badminton is a non-contact game that has been played
for decades by children in schools and colleges throughout the country. As such, China has
been able to translate this youthful love for the game into a dedicated group of men and
women who compete internationally at the highest level, allowing China to dominate the
sport in international and regional events.  

Health Benefits

When thinking of badminton, many people wouldn’t think of it as an athletic sport.

However, badminton has numerous health benefits to those who play. As an aerobic sport,
players are continually running around the court, requiring them to be agile, strong, and have
good stamina. Using the racquet also requires the player to have good motor coordination.
The BWF claims, “Badminton offers multiple health benefits and promotes longevity in older
people.” While many people don’t play badminton competitively, taking part in sports that
involve competition can help players increase their self-esteem, self-confidence, motivation,
and helps reduce stress and depression.

In China, during spring and summer, many children, parents, and grandparents can be
seen playing badminton within their apartment complex and in local parks. Often, the sport is
played inside, on a professional court, which looks similar to a tennis court, except for a
higher net. Many gymnasiums have badminton courts with several nets, allowing a number of
players to play games at the same time. However, when the weather is nice, many people
simply choose to hit the shuttlecock back and forth outside, without the use of the net. The
sport is a great way to relax from the pressures of the day and connect with friends and
family. It seems that no matter at what level badminton is played, the sport continues to be
popular in China. 

TOP 10
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most
legendary Chinese Badminton Players of all time. This list of famous Chinese Badminton Players is
sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s
online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Chinese Badminton Players.

1. Lin Dan 

With an HPI of 56.26, Lin Dan is the most famous Chinese Badminton Player.   Lin Dan
(born 14 October 1983) is a Chinese former professional badminton player. He is a two-time Olympic
champion, five-time World champion, as well as a six-time All England champion. Widely regarded
as the greatest badminton player of all time, by the age of 28 Lin had completed the "Super Grand
Slam", having won what some consider to be the nine major titles in the badminton world: Olympic
Games, World Championships, World Cup, Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup, Super Series Masters
Finals, All England Open, Asian Games, and Asian Championships, becoming the first and only
player to achieve this feat. He also became the first men's singles player to retain the Olympic gold
medal by winning in 2008 and successfully defending his title in 2012.In 2004, he was dubbed "Super
Dan" by opponent Peter Gade after winning the All England Open final, and the nickname has since
been widely used by his fans as well as the media to refer to him, in recognition of his achievements.

2. Zhang Ning 

With an HPI of 48.59, Zhang Ning is the 2nd most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Zhang

Ning (simplified Chinese: 张宁; traditional Chinese: 張寧; pinyin: Zhāng Níng; born 19 May 1975) is
a former badminton player from the People's Republic of China. She won the Olympic gold medal
twice for women's singles in both 2004 and 2008. She has played badminton on the world scene since
the mid-1990s and has been particularly successful since 2002 while in her late twenties and early
thirties, relatively late for singles at the highest level, and especially for top players in the Chinese
system who are developed very early. She is known for her consistency of shot, deception and
constant pressure, dictating the pace of rallies and working her opponents in all four corners of the
court. She is the only female player to win consecutive Olympic singles gold medals. She also became
World champion in 2003 and has a total of five medals of all colours in the competition. Zhang first
represented China in the Uber Cup (women's world team championship) competition in 1994 and last
represented it in 2006. Though she was not always chosen to play in each of the biennial editions of
this tournament, the span of her Uber Cup service is the longest of any Chinese player.

3. Xie Xingfang 

With an HPI of 48.58, Xie Xingfang is the 3rd most famous Chinese Badminton Player.   Xie

Xingfang (born January 8, 1981) is a retired Chinese badminton player from Guangzhou, Guangdong.
She is a former defending two-time world champion for women's singles, and former women's singles
World No. 1.Her first big title was in girls' doubles, with her provincial team mate Zhang Jiewen, at
the World Junior Championships in 1998. She has also won a bronze medal at the World Junior
Championships in mixed doubles with Cai Yun. However, once she entered the Chinese national
team, she switched to singles. 2004 was her "break-out" year, as she won several top tier titles on the
world circuit. Xie and her senior compatriot and rival Zhang Ning were the most dominant
international women's singles players of the middle and late parts of the decade, though they were
pressed by younger teammates such as Zhu Lin, Lu Lan, Jiang Yanjiao and Wang Yihan. Due to her
height and slender figure, she is regarded to have elegant movement. Xie's strengths were her reach,
quickness, consistency, and court sense. She was a member of China's world champion Uber Cup
teams of 2004, 2006, and 2008. Her last appearance as a player in a major badminton competition
came at the National Games of China in October 2009. During most of her badminton career Xie was
romantically involved with fellow Chinese badminton star Lin Dan. In 2006 Xie and Lin won their
respective women's and men's singles titles at the IBF World Championships in Madrid. Xie had also
won the world title in 2005 when Lin finished second to Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat. Xie Xingfang
and Lin Dan were married in Guangzhou, China, on 13 December 2010, after seven years of dating.
She is also a mother of a son, Lin Xiao Yu, who was born on 5 November 2016.

4. Gao Ling 
 With an HPI of 47.48, Gao Ling is the 4th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Gao
Ling (Chinese: 高崚; pinyin: Gāo Líng; born 14 March 1979) is a Chinese former badminton player.

5. Fu Haifeng 

With an HPI of 47.23, Fu Haifeng is the 5th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Fu

Haifeng (born 23 August 1983) is a former professional badminton player representing China. He is
regarded as the greatest men's doubles players of all time.

6. Cai Yun 

With an HPI of 45.66, Cai Yun is the 6th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Cai Yun

(born 19 January 1980) is a former professional badminton player representing China. He is the 2012
London Olympic gold medallist and a four-time World Champion in men's doubles. He is regarded as
the greatest men's doubles of all time.

7. Chen Long 

With an HPI of 45.40, Chen Long is the 7th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Chen

Long (Chinese: 谌龙; pinyin: Chén Lóng; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʈʂʰə̂ n lʊ̌ŋ]; born 18 January
1989), is a Chinese professional badminton player. He is the 2016 Olympic champion, two-time
World champion, and an Asian champion. Chen was a former World number 1, occupying the top
men's singles ranking for 76 consecutive weeks from December 2014 to June 2016. He started his
achievements in the international stage by winning the boys' singles title in the Asian and World
Junior Championships in 2007, and then won his first professional tournament in the Philippines
Open in 2009.

8. Yang Wei 

With an HPI of 44.03, Yang Wei is the 8th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Yang

Wei (simplified Chinese: 杨维; traditional Chinese: 楊維; pinyin: Yáng Wéi; Cantonese Yale: Yeung
Wai; born 13 January 1979) is a Chinese former badminton player who affiliate with Guangdong
provincial team.

9. Chen Jin

With an HPI of 43.91, Chen Jin is the 9th most famous Chinese Badminton Player. Chen Jin

(born 10 January 1986) is a retired badminton player from China. He is a former world men's singles
champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. He also served as women's singles coach of the China
national badminton team.

10. Gong Zhichao 

With an HPI of 43.88, Gong Zhichao is the 10th most famous Chinese Badminton Player.

Gong Zhichao (simplified Chinese: 龚智超; traditional Chinese: 龔智超; pinyin: Gōng Zhìchāo; born
15 December 1977) is a former badminton player from the People's Republic of China.
 10 Main Reasons China Is So Good at Badminton
China joined other nations in 1978 to form the World Badminton Federation, which
was later renamed the Badminton World Federation. The country’s badminton team earned a
lot of glory in the 1980s after it won all the 1987 gold medals at the fifth edition of the World
Badminton Championships. Later on, Badminton gained Olympic accreditation in 1992, and
this gave China a chance to prove its prowess. When it comes to the Olympics, China
boasts the most badminton medals of any other country. Also, the nation has won the Thomas
Cup and the Uber Cup many times. To understand why China dominates international
Badminton, it is necessary to delve deep into the consistent good practices that have been
adopted by the country. These include:

1. Government Support
The country’s men and women programs benefit from huge government funding. The
government foots the training, housing, and meal expenditures which lets the players focus
on the game. There are numerous schools and camps where the talents of these athletes are
honed and which are government-funded. The Chinese are good at optimizing their returns
based on massive investments.

The best talents that are identified undergo world-class training with the goal that a
sizeable portion of them will be Olympic medalists. Most of the players in other badminton-
playing countries have to pay for training themselves or rely on federations for support.
These financial obligations prevent most of the world’s athletes from accessing top-quality
training.

 The Chinese Badminton Association

The sport is also very well-managed by capable institutions. The Chinese Badminton
Association, an independent legal entity, serves as the governing authority in matters of
badminton. It has been serving in this capacity since 1958, and it represents the nation in the
International Badminton Federation. Under this association are 6 committees that oversee
various aspects including research, youth, rules, coaches, development, and news. These
committees represent a well-laid-out structure that ensures the continued dominance of China
in badminton.

2. Huge Pool of Talent

The Chinese have implemented highly effective talent sourcing and grooming methods.
Every small locality in the country has its badminton talent pool. Skilled players gradually
rise through the ranks, and backed by the country’s substantial support, compete in national
games. Most Chinese participate in the sport as a recreational activity and have therefore
become good at it. Basically, China has benefitted from its deeply ingrained badminton
culture.
  A Popular Sport

The Chinese love playing badminton in the autumn and spring, and on various spaces
such as schools, shopping centers, the streets, and homes. Statistically speaking, a fifth of
Chinese citizens indulge in the sport. When people in a particular nation become enthusiastic
about a game, the demand naturally increases and so does the publicity and the tournaments.
This principle has worked favorably for China as badminton is among the top four sports in
China, along with games such as ping pong and soccer. China, therefore, does not have to
struggle to fill its national team. Badminton players are sprawled out in every part of the
nation, and so it becomes a question of training the elite players to international stardom.

3. Training
 Sports-centered Boarding Schools

There are thousands of sports-centered boarding schools across China that receive
substantial funding from the federal government. Young athletes who exhibit talent in various
sports, including badminton, are checked into these establishments. For some players, this is
the first step towards the Olympics. These schools have quality training facilities that hone
the talents of the players. Most budding players are recognized quickly at the centers, and
they undergo rigorous training to maximize success.

 Early Start

Most Chinese badminton players start playing before the age of 11. By the ages of 12 and
13, a player is dedicating more time to the sport, and they are involved in district and club
competitions. The country is continually looking for elite players, and it injects massive
resources into the training and wellbeing of the creme de la creme. The players are also in
constant competition with each other.

The first year of training involves the young players doing simple drills over and over
again to strengthen their muscles. The athletes go over basic drills over and over again, and
while this tactic may seem robotic, it makes them better players in the long run. The meals of
the athletes feature special herbs and exotic medicines. The athletes additionally devote six
hours or even more in a day to training.

 Elite National Players

One of the elite Chinese national players is Zhang Ning who began training at the age of
11. She got a spot on the national team at 16, but it was not until she was 29 years that she
represented the country in the Olympics. In recollection of that experience, Ning attributed to
passion and dedication to her years-long patience. Like Ning, many badminton players in
China have to prove themselves amid their equally excellent team players. Second or third-
tier players could even rank as the best athletes in other countries.

 Effective Training Methods

 The Chinese are quite secretive when it comes to their camps and training methods. The
world, however, witnesses the effectiveness of the grueling training techniques that the
players undergo at badminton games in the Olympics and other global events.

In almost all of the primary international events, China takes home 80-90% of all the
badminton medals. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics for example, China received three of the
five available medals and eight medals in 2012. The country’s top-rated athletes are highly
masterful and skillful in the games that they play.

4. Coaches
 Great Players Become Great Coaches

Many ex-players on the national and provincial level transition to badminton coaching,
mostly in their hometown localities. Players have the opportunities to learn from the very
people they admired in the badminton court. This proximity to greatness fuels the thirst for
success among budding athletes. One of these ex-player coaches is Zhang Ning who was
appointed to coach the country’s women’s national team in 2006. In addition to being a
coach, Ning also undertook her own training. Coaches like Zhang Ning impart the skills they
use themselves in the Olympics to further prepare the budding athletes. Another former
international player turned coach is Zhang Jun. He was singled out as the head of the Chinese
Badminton Association on January 28, 2019.

 World-Class Coaches

China also prides itself on having a skilled pool of world-class coaches like Tang Xianhu.
Tang was one of the exemplary Indonesian junior players before going to China to work in
competitive badminton between 1961 to 1979. In 1963, Tang individually won the Games of
New Emerging Forces, and he replicated the win in the Asian Games of New Emerging
Forces. He remained unbeaten from 1965 to 1975 in the Chinese national games both as an
individual and in the team. Tang took home two bronze medals at the Asian Games in 1974.
After retiring from professional badminton, Tang coached the Indonesian team and
subsequently the Chinese team. He is well-known for guiding Ji Xinpeng to Olympic gold in
2004.

 Sports Insight Analysts

The coaches also benefit from insight relied upon them by hundreds of analysts and
support teams. During the Olympics, these analysts examine the strengths and vulnerabilities
of players from other countries, and this information is taken to the coaches for more
effective instruction.

 Hiring Foreign Coaches

The country also hires foreign coaches if need be. International badminton coaches move
to China due to the attractive working conditions. There is money available to acquire
training gadgets and to even hire assistant coaches. If they want to try out new training
methods, for example, the resources are readily available provided good performance is
guaranteed.

5. Discipline and Motivation

 Economic & Wellness Incentives

Athletes from low-income families in China often view sports as a way out of poverty.
The parents of budding talents often benefit from a house in their hometown given by the
local sports bureau. Also, students from these families view the state-run sports schools as
their chance of receiving an education.

Athletes from low-income families in China often view sports as a way out of poverty.
The parents of budding talents often benefit from a house in their hometown given by the
local sports bureau. Also, students from these families view the state-run sports schools as
their chance of receiving an education.

Olympic medalists in China benefit from payments from the General Administration of
Sport as well as provincial payments. The 2008 Olympic gold medalists, for example, were
set to receive $51,000 each. China took home a whopping 51 gold medals. This cash payment
was an increase from the $29,000 in 2004. For most athletes, sports is the only platform for
income generation. If they fail at badminton, their families lose face.

 A Strict Training System

The athletes also adhere to a strict schedule every day. Their days typically begin at 6:30
am after they leave their dormitories to do warm-ups before breakfast. They then proceed to
the gym to train for some hours before lunch and a short nap. There is more practice in the
afternoon as well as some classes. The athletes subsequently receive physical therapy and
dinner. The athletes may undergo further training in the evening before big competitions.

A former British coach, after working and observing the Chinese team, noted that the
players trained harder than any athletes in any other country they had ever seen. He
concluded that the players had an ability to endure pain for a more extended period than
western counterparts. Further, the players exhibited reliability as they reported for practice
every day and gave it their most effort.

6. National Pride
For years, China has inculcated a culture of national pride in the nation’s athletic
performance on the global stage, particularly in the Olympics. The country’s players feel like
it is their responsibility to make China shine in their games. China’s first gold medal, for
example, brought its entire country into tears when it was won by Xu Haifeng in 1984. The
communist state took this gold medal as a sign of having earned a place among the global
powers.

 International Spotlight
 When China, hosted the 2008 Olympics, it went to great lengths to display its prestige
and culture. One billion viewers tuned in to watch its opening ceremony which features
thousands of artists dancing in synchronized choreography. The event not only showcased
Chinese culture but was also aimed at cultivating national pride in the country. This
outstanding ceremony was heralded by the Guardian as China’s coming-out party as a major
world power. China took the Olympic stage in 1984 after being absent for three decades.
Although the Chinese did not expect to perform well, it was a step towards establishing itself
as a top sports power. This objective was put forward by Peking (Beijing). Since then,
competitive sports in China have been an avenue of cultivating national pride. The
accomplishments of athletes in the international spotlight make the Chinese feel incredibly
proud. To sustain this pride, many potential athletes enter a system of representing their
cities, provinces, and ultimately their country. In exchange, the government churns out
rewards in the form of compensation and social status.

7. A System Geared to Win

China benefits from a well-established and integrated system that aims at winning in
international sporting events. China modeled its sports and athletic program from the Soviet
structure of athletic development. Youngsters were recruited at a tender age and checked into
state-funded training centers which prepared them for global sporting events through rigorous
training.

 Large Investment in Sports Development

China is continuously fueling millions of resources into foreign coaches, scouts, talent
academies, and technology to churn out athletic stars. By the time the 1988 Olympics were
held, the country had invested about $260 million in its athletic endeavors. Although the
country only managed to get five gold medals, many young players were already in the
system. In 1992, China was ranked fourth in the overall medal count.

 Elite Sports Camps

China prides itself in over 100 elite sports camps which train thousands of athletes
including 96% of the country’s national champions. The biggest of these training camps is
the Haigen Sports Training Base situated in Kunming. The state has more than 3,000
government-managed sports schools and additional sports programs. The schools and the
programs have churned out almost all Chinese Olympic athletes. Only around one in eight
sport school attendees get a spot in the provincial team. Out of these provincial candidates, a
third make the national team while only a fifth become Olympians-in-training. The
competition to get to the Olympics is so cut-throat that only around one in eight of the
athletes that train for the games actually make the cut. Badminton athletes have to pass
through rigorous country competition stages at the town, provincial, and country levels. The
players who make it to the international events are therefore the very best China has to offer.

8. Recruitment Methods
The Chinese athletic development system relies on effective recruitment strategies. The
system relies on early recruitment, where players are identified and trained from a young age.
Different cities assess children between the ages of 8 to 13, and select sports candidates based
on the results.

Children that exhibit the most promise are sent to government-sponsored institutions. Players
with a quick reflex, for example, are singled out for badminton and ping pong. X Rays and
bone tests can be used to determine the bone structure and density and predict future
development. Coaches can also recommend players to sports schools as can the full-time
scouts who crisscross the country looking for talent.

9. Better Players
China has established itself as a Badminton superpower by just having better players.
Take this list for example of the top ten badminton players in history. Four of the athletes are
Chinese badminton champions.

“Super Dan”

Lin Dan is perhaps the greatest of the world’s badminton players. He is commonly
called “Super Dan,” a title which he earned for winning every title the game has to offer. Lin
Dan made his badminton debut in 2000 when he won the team and singles events in the
Badminton Asia Junior Championships. His first title was earned in the 2002 Korea open. In
2004, Lin took home the titles of the Swiss Open and All England Open. He was part of the
delegation that won the 2004 Thomas Cup by defeating the US, Indonesia, Korea, and Japan.
Lin was ranked as the number one player in 2005, and he won the China Masters, Japan
Open, and the World Cup tournament. Lin acquired his first world title in 2006 and took
home five more individual titles including the Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, and the
Chinese Taipei Open. Lin shone in the 2008 Olympics where he defeated his teammates. By
the time he reached 28 years, Lin had finalized the “Super Grand Slam” by winning all of the
nine available major titles in the badminton sphere.

Gao Ling

Gao Ling is another widely celebrated badminton player in China. She has a
successful repertoire as a doubles player in women’s badminton. Gao Ling has taken home
four gold medals out of the total nine at the BWF World Championships. Three of the medals
were won in 2001, 2003, and 2006 with Huang Sui while she received one medal after
playing in mixed doubles with her teammate Zhang Jun. Ling and Huang captured six
consecutive titles in the women’s doubled at the All-England Championships between 2001
and 2006. Ling, with her partner Qin Yiyuan, received a bronze medal in the 2000 Olympics,
and also in the 2004 Olympics, she earned a silver medal with Huang Sui.

Li Lingwei

China has made many great badminton players in history. In the 1980s, Li Lingwei
dominated women’s badminton with outstanding court coverage and netplay. She won the
World Championships in 1983 and 1989 in Denmark and India respectively. Li and her
partner Han Aiping won the IBF World doubles in 1985. The two players were also involved
in the biennial Uber Cup wins of the national team. Li did not make an Olympic debut as
badminton was added in 1992.

10. Outstanding Team

 The Best of the Best

China’s badminton team has the most elite players the country has to offer. Not only are
these players in competition with others from across the world, but there is fierce competition
between themselves as well. Since there are many badminton players in China, a player has
to be at their best performance as others will readily fill his/her spot.

The first Thomas Cup title to be won by the team was received in 1982 in London after
the Chinese team defeated Indonesia. In 1984, the team beat England to get the Uber Cup in
Malaysia. Since then, the Chinese national team has taken home 8 more titles of the Thomas
Cup and 12 more of the Uber Cup.

 Excellent Facilities and Equipment

Additionally, the team has access to state-of-the-art facilities, technology, and equipment.
The players wear the traditional badminton shoes called the Baiky shoes which are fitted with
canvas tops and rubber soles. The shoes offer the best traction and grip on any surface and
thus enhances the footwork of the players.

During practice shifts, the players use the approved JinQue badminton series shuttles
which have excellent flight characteristics. The players also regularly use racket grips from
the Kimony KGT-111 series which are super-absorbent and non-slippery

The country’s youth badminton team is sponsored by Kason, a company known for its
effective series of rackets. These rackets have good flight characteristics and are equally
durable.

The TSF 86Ti, for example, is produced from graphite enhanced with titanium. Its design
is credited to the famous coach Tang Xianhu, and it is especially fit for hard-hitting players.
The Chinese are masters at making products that suit their precise needs.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Asian countries enjoy relative dominance in badminton, but of all of them, China
displays the most dominance. The most critical ingredient in this dominance is the players
and the government channels a lot of resourcing to nurturing its badminton talent.

The country’s training methods have however generated criticism as young kids are
expected to follow through with strict training schedules. China’s professional badminton
athletes take the sport as a full-time job. With bills such as housing and training taken care of
by the government, the players put maximum effort into being the best.
 There is a lot of internal competition in the sport as well. Only a small number of the
players make it to the international stage, and therefore the athletes have to keep working
hard to earn this prestigious spot. Chinese badminton players are an example of the rewards
of hard work and dedication.