Badminton trouble at the Olympics

What the heck happened?

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In the women's doubles game, China vs. Korea, both teams were booed for not trying as hard, hoping they would lose to get an easier draw.

Is that cheating, or that strategy?

In my opinion, I think in an honorable event like the Olympics, you give it your all, no matter who you're up against. To think that Chinese and Korean fans, both of whom are incredibly proud of their athletes, were all boo'ing their own players.

Badminton is an honor sport. As an athlete, your sportsmanship is paying both respect for your sport, and to your opponents. Playing well during a game, no matter how difficult or easy it is, proves that you are trying your hardest to be the best you can be. It's showing the world that you've worked hard to be the tough athlete that you are, and you're not willing to go down without a fight.

I've always wanted badminton to get press coverage, but not like this.

Let's hope the rest of the Olympics are a little better than what we've witnessed today.

Read more about it here:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/london/story/2012-07-31/Badminton-players-charged-with-throwing-matches/56630488/1

Ever want to be in the Olympics?

Have you ever wanted to be a professional athlete? What are you chances?

A reader of BadmintonSquare, Sam, sent me this snazzy infographic of your chances:




Looks like guys have a greater chances in badminton: 1 in 1,564. You might think this still isn't that great...but just think....how many people out there play badminton!? There are plenty of us! But if you play basketball, soccer or tennis...you better work really hard, or have a back up plan!

The Olympics are right around the corner...who are you rooting for? :)