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 * Join the fastest racket sport in the world... **

After football, badminton is the second most popular participation sport in the world, and is particularly popular in Malaysia and Indonesia.

**Did you know...?** Badminton is the fastest racket game in the world with the shuttlecock travelling at up to 200 mph, that's faster than the Eurostar travels! In fact [|Tan Boon Heong] of Malaysia recorded the fastest ever smash, __**421 km/h (262 mph)**__, during [|Yonex] 's speed test of the Arcsaber Z-slash in 2009.



**Did you know...?** Top badminton players can cover about one mile per game so require strong thigh and calf muscles. Sprinting and footwork are other key elements to becoming a successful player.

**Did you know...?** Shuttlecocks weigh around 5g and have 16 feathers from the left wing of four geese. They're set in a cork base and are very fragile (especially when hit at 262 mph!)

**Did you know...?** Did you know, Hampshire is one of the top 3 or 4 Counties in the Country at producing future international stars! Could you be one of them?

Why not come along and have a go at Basingstoke Junior Badminton Club, Queen Mary's College 1st to 3rd Sunday mornings of each month.