Michael Leander

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Michael Leander is a co-founder of Badminton Ventures. He covers the history of badminton, innovation, country reports, player profiles and the occasional short story.

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Liem Swie King: The King Smash and the Shadows of Glory

Liem Swie King, the Indonesian badminton legend, soared to global fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, revolutionizing the sport with his ferocious...

Who Is The White Chinaman of Badminton? Meet former world champion Peter Rasmussen of Denmark

In the high-flying, fast-paced badminton world, few players have left as indelible a mark as Peter Rasmussen, the Danish dynamo whose 1997 World Championship...

What is Gosen badminton racquets and badminton equipment?

Gosen badminton racquets, strings, and accessories are made by the Osaka-based company Gosen. Similar to Felet, Gosen is relatively unknown in Europe, but seems...

What is the Island Games for badminton?

The Island Games are a biennial multi-sports event for island nations, territories, and dependencies. At each event, participants compete in 12-14 different sports. Badminton...

The rise and fall of England badminton – men’s singles

Once upon a time, England dominated badminton. Not only were the English responsible for popularizing the sport of badminton, but England also wrote the...

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More Than Rivals: How the Women’s Badminton Collective is Humanizing the Sport

In the high-stakes world of professional badminton, the spotlight...

The Year of the New Era: 2025 Badminton Season Review

The 2025 badminton season will be remembered as a...

The Magician of Kaohsiung: The Story of Tai Tzu Ying

Tai Tzu Ying. Now retired, but one of my...

Lee Chong Wei: The Rise, Resilience, and Legacy of the Uncrowned King

In the chronicles of sporting history, greatness is almost...
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