An American Girl Learning Badminton in China
While it’s hot, humid and sweaty in Xiamen I know most of the world is experiencing crisp, cooler, fall weather. And you know what that means…halloween is coming! Badminton doesn’t get enough representation in the fun/novelty market, especially when holidays…
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As much as I lurve badminton, I have never, ever enjoyed badminton clothes. I also care very little about what I wear, but I don’t want to look like a clown when on the court. What’s a gal to do?
When I was in America I got my coach a shirt from Boston Badminton. I got one for myself too and the other day we both happened to wear the same shirt and shoes at the same time. Twins! Our…
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I came back from my winter holiday to my new badminton shirt! It was so exciting. The front of our shirt has our number, the back has our name, country (just like the pros) and our logo. My friend Rebecca…
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Yes it was a sports award, no it wasn’t badminton, and no it wasn’t for playing. I won the #1 Fan for the Xiamen Ultimate Frisbee Bailu Team! I can almost hear some of you laughing but let me ‘splain…
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We finally had ONE kinda cold wintery day. The daytime temps were in the upper 50’s and nighttime fell to 48°F (9°C). So I ACTUALLY felt cold and I ACTUALLY wore a scarf at night which was amazing. I love winter,…
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So, before this whole badminton thing, I didn’t have much in the way of sports clothes. I went hiking in khakis or jeans and a t-shirt, and played frisbee in my ratty old sweat pants or, if I was lucky,…
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Allow me to get all “girlie” here but can I say how disappointed I am in badminton clothes? I like the general cut of the shirt (especially the square neck style) but I hate the colors and designs of them….
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So, by now you know I love my racket, and my squeaky new shoes are fun to run around in. But I played before I had them, and if they were taken away, I can continue to play. But there…
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