FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

If you are asking why I made this blog, the title of this premiere post pretty much answers it: for the love of the game. I've been a badminton fanatic - baddict (badminton + addict) is more like it - for a long time now, and I figured it won't hurt if I put in my two cents worth on badminton, not to mention the fact that I get to occupy myself with a worthwhile advocacy for something I like to do.

Badminton's growth in the Philippines has been phenomenal. It's rare to see a town or city where there's no badminton court; they have literally sprouted like mushrooms everywhere in the country. Sad to say though this emerging popularity and newfound enthusiasm in the sport have yet to translate into world or even regional standing among our top players. Like in other sports we are into, there is that lack of funding and support from both the public and private sectors that will propel and sustain the efforts of those who excel in the sports into success in major pro tournaments. This will somewhat be a small voice speaking to those who will see the importance of badminton as an emerging national sport where, despite our physical limitations, could get a shot at being among the best, if not in the world at least in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Finally, this blog hopes to network with different players, both here and abroad, for the exchange of information, techniques, and other important developments in badminton to make us more informed, better players. Now if you have nothing else to do after reading this blog, don't waste your time; gear up and see you in court!