The top shuttlers in the world have come down heavily on BWF for its revamped schedule, which will leave little time for rest
IT’S GOING to be a busy 2018 season, in terms of the number of tournaments lined up during the year. And sports person will not only look to participate, but strive to excel. Fitness, then, will be a major concern.
In badminton in particular, shuttlers will have a jam-packed season and the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) revamped calendar for 2018 has already drawn flak, with current and former players expressing their displeasure with the scheduling which they feel will leave no room for recovery from injuries or time to train ahead of major events.
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Hockey World Cup- India Gears Up For Glory
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The Phenomenon
Kevin Pietersen may have retired from playing, but he will remain a part of the game and Test cricket folklore for a long time
Powering The Action
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A Steep Learning Curve
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Bench Strength
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Sir Roger Bannister (1929-2018)
A legend in his own time, Sir Roger was most proud of his neurology research but his historic sub-four mile run in 1954 is still regarded as one of his best breakthroughs
Battle Ready
A star-studded Indian contingent seeks to reshape its approach with rising talent, even as seasoned warriors in badminton, weight-lifting, shooting and wrestling aim for gold
Safe Passage
The Dustup That Marred the Return of Chris Paul to L.a. Has Faded. As the Point God Settles Into a New Home, He Has a New Running Buddy and a Group of Teammates Who Feel Like a Family