BADMINTON

Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles" (with two players per side). Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the opposing side's half of the court.

Playing badminton is one of my favourite hobbies, which makes me feel excited and turns my passion on. I started playing badminton since I was 19 years old. Why I am chasing for this sport is due to several reasons. The first reason is because my friend, she is a professional and skillful badminton player, who is a crucial person impacts my attitude on playing badminton. The second reason is that badminton is a healthy sport, which makes me relax and gets rid of the stressors. If I am in a bad mood, I will choose to play badminton rather than play computer games or go shopping. The third reason is that I can make a lot of friends who are also enthusiastic about badminton. One of my best friends, Rick How, is a badminton player that I met in Penang Matriculation. These are the reasons why I love badminton so much.

In addition, I want to tell you some information about my idol, Yuki Fukishima, who is a famous Japanese badminton player, and she is ranking in number one in the badminton world. I would like to become a such skillful badminton player like her in the near future.

YUKI FUKISHIMA