#Badminton

A new study of roughly 600 young adults suggests that a simple, 30-minute aerobic routine done three times weekly can lift memory and learning, even when the activity isn’t the traditional hospital-advised “go-for-a-run” workout. The participants were split into three groups: light aerobic exercise via badminton rallies, moderate aerobic exercise via basketball drills, and a non-exercise control. Over eight weeks, the groups trained for 30 minutes per session, with the badminton group targeting heart rates around 57-63% of VO2 max and the basketball group aiming for about 64-76% of VO2 max. After the program, all exercise groups showed improvements in declarative memory—the ability to consciously recall facts and information—with the moderate-intensity group showing the strongest gains, while the lighter badminton workouts still delivered meaningful boosts.

Picture this: an object flying toward you at 565 kilometers per hour. Is it a high-speed train? A Formula 1 car at full throttle? No. It’s a shuttlecock, smashed by a professional badminton player. In 2023, Indian player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy officially set the Guinness World Record for the fastest badminton hit, making badminton the fastest racket sport on Earth. It’s a sport where explosive power collides with surgical precision, and where lightning-fast reflexes are just the price of entry. Forget the gentle game you might have played at a family picnic; Olympic badminton is a breathtaking display of speed, agility, and strategy. In the next few minutes, you’ll discover the basics of this incredible sport, from its unique equipment and rules to the reasons why it keeps millions of fans glued to the edge of their seats.

Imagine a shuttlecock soaring toward you at 565 kilometers per hour. It’s not a train or a race car—it’s a professionally smashed badminton shot. In 2023, Indian star Satwiksairaj Rankireddy earned a Guinness World Record for the fastest badminton hit, underscoring badminton as the fastest racket sport on earth. This is a game where explosive power meets surgical precision and split-second reflexes. What you’re about to read explains the basics, from equipment and rules to why the sport captivates millions, including Thai fans.