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I'm glad that Don Chew has the passion to further Badminton in the US. Hope this article encourages others to be Badminton advocates too. Internationally, USA was once a badminton powerhouse and it can return to its former glory. Cheers.
Boon @ 11:16 AM PDT, Apr 14, 2008
I guess for Badminton, Asian-Americans ,from Pakistan to Japan, should take the lead. Once we have success on the badminton courts, the rest of the country will follow.
Asim Rasheed @ 3:33 PM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
This is one the most focussed games. Teaches you to stay alert, attentive and plan and it is about team spirit. Wonderful, have played it all my 20 young years and still play it to keep my mind and body alive. We do have facilities in the SF Valley, and there are many badminton lovers from across the globe. Good Luck to all participants. I sincerely wish their hard work brings triumph. Proud of you that someone is keeping the 'bird' alive!
Nira Walia - a 'baddie" lover @ 3:13 PM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
Ohh! what a great game BADMINTON was, except in the United States. It was true,badminton gear available in stores was really junk because they did not know what badminton was. They were comfortable with the backyard approach,it was much much tougher than any racket sport. The Americans would make it to the World level some day. Orange Badminton Club was one of a kind, thanks to Chew and company.
TASNEEM KHAN @ 2:23 PM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
Your story didn´t mention the lengthy history of the high quality tournaments in many cities in the U.S., many with important international players OR the over 70 years of U.S. Thomas Cup Team matches, the U.S. National Championships, the U.S. Junior National Championships in which I participated in 1955 at Gross Point, Detroit, Michigan. The market is there for more reporting of the events, club and playing locations, along with TV coverage of tournaments. Don Chew knows what he´s doing. Badminton is the best well rounded, intense and fastest sport and the most popular and most played sport worldwide after soccer.
Jim Lynch @ 12:26 PM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
FYI, UMass Amherst still teaches badminton and there are 4 badminton courts there. Badminton is a much better sport than tennis for working out, and it doesn't come with "tennis elbow" as a traditional hazard. Hopefully, Chew can check out the programs UMass, and with any luck other colleges, might have for other players.
Debanox @ 11:48 AM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
The world didn't give that much respect to the US National Soccer..er...Football team at one point. The same goes for the badminton team. But this team has been working hard at it and has gained some respectable international rankings. It's time to give them the support they need. After all, this IS a home grown team for Southern Californians. We all should be very proud. :) P.S. Go, May!
OakMonster @ 11:44 AM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
My high school gym teacher introduced me to Badminton, it is a great sport, lots of fun. I was class of 92, that tells you how long ago I played it. My cousin and I still talk about those good old days when we played during our gym class. Our high school had all the equipment and a gym designed for all the poles. That was John Muir High in Pasadena. Good luck to all the players and Mr. Chew.
Jose Rodriguez @ 11:39 AM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
I applaud any increase in badminton training, especially at middle and high schools (and even in elementary schools).. Badminton is a a non-combat sport and teaches planning, awareness and lots of physical activity. It is amazing how much awareness it requires to figure out where the shuttlecock will actually come over the net and then pput it back where your opponent doesn't expect it. One year, when asked what I wanted for Christmas (I had young children) I asked for a badminton set because I firmly believe in physical activity for kids and believed that this was a great sport for all ages.
Badminton Supporter @ 11:32 AM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
It is surprising that there aren't enough dedicated badminton facilities in SoCal considering the demographics. Up here in the Bay Area, badminton is huge. Along the Peninsula (from SF down to San Jose), there are 4 dedicated badminton facilities, with 2-3 more in the East Bay. Those serious about the sport are in badminton heaven!
ecat124 @ 10:12 AM PDT, Apr 11, 2008
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