Badminton
Beijing has been in the forefront in recent times because of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics which is being held in Beijing. This metropolitan city is one of the most developed and populated cities in Asia. After a comprehensive ballot system it was decided that the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics is going to be held in Beijing.
This International Event in Beijing is estimated to bring in huge revenues and recognition for Beijing in terms of sports, cultural activities and Beijing as a super power. A whooping sum of 37 billion dollars is the estimated invested sum on this Olympics. Badminton is one of the major events in 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Badminton is a game that s distinguished by speed, vaults, serves and agility. China ranks high in the field of Badminton. It is one of the fastest games known. The speed of the cork has been recorded as 260 kilometers per hour. Badminton was known even in Ancient Greece, China, Japan and India. In 1992 this game was declared as a full fledged event in the Olympics.
The origin of the game is as eventful and interesting as the game itself. It can be traced back to Ti Zian Ji, Poona, shuttlecock and battledore. Today's racquets are a modified version of Battledores. Badminton is dominated mainly by the Koreans, Chinese, and Indonesians. The speed, agility, flexibility and muscular prowess of the players stand them in good stead. There are generally 5 events in the game as in Doubles Men, Singles Men, Doubles Mixed, Doubles Women and Singles Women. The Badminton events are going to be held from 9th to 17th august in Beijing University Gymnasium.
The Olympic facilities, grounds, gaming equipments and technology will be the best that money can provide. Ge Fei and Gu Jun are two of the most notable players from China who are contesting this time.
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