If there's a national pastime in China, it's probably badminton. I went on Tuesday night to a massive gymnasium with dozens of badminton courts and nets. (There's also a basketball court, but you have to get permission to play because it might disturb the badminton players.)
Like at a tennis club, players reserve the court for an hour and bring all of their own equipment. There were singles games, doubles games and mixed doubles games. Chinese proficiency in ping-pong is well-known and documented, but their badminton skill is no less impressive. Rallies would last up to a minute with forehands, backhands, drop shots and overhead spikes all employed.
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In my twenties, badminton was my game. Speed less important than in most sports. If we were distracted, though, it didn't matter.
Mom
Drew - looks like you are having a great time over there. I just read all of yours posts to get caught up on your life :o) - Kelsey
the image of mom ruling in badminton is going to carry me through a pretty hard day.
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