Badminton is a dynamic racket sport enjoyed globally, where players skillfully volley a shuttlecock over a net using rackets. The objective is to hit the shuttlecock in a way that the opponent cannot return it before it hits the ground. It's played as singles or doubles, indoors or outdoors, and requires agility, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking. Badminton enhances physical fitness, stamina, and coordination, and also promotes sportsmanship and teamwork. Some of the world's top badminton nations include China, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, South Korea, and Japan, with China recently dominating both men's and women's competitions.