Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world, with a passionate fan following around the globe.
It is also one of the biggest draws at multi-sport spectacles like the Olympics.
A regular fixture since the Barcelona 1992 Olympics, badminton now has five disciplines at the Games after mixed doubles was introduced at Atlanta 1996.
China has since emerged as the sport's dominant force with a total of 20 golds, 12 silvers and 15 bronze medals at the Olympics. Indonesia are second with eight golds, six silvers and seven bronze medals.
While badminton is most popular in Asia, it also attracts great interest in Europe with players from Denmark among those regularly challenging for top honours.
Want to learn more about badminton? Here’s a look at the rules and equipment you need to play.
Question
If there is wind, what can I do?
Community Answer
There is little you can do if there is wind, to be honest. You should change the angle of your shots to suit the winds. For example, if the wind is blowing moderately from your left to right, you may want to hit a little more to the left than you normally might so your shot is not affected by the wind too much. Do not do this with smashes, however. If you smash hard enough, the wind shouldn't have much of an effect (unless it's very strong).