CHENNAI: Ever since Saina Nehwal's medal at the London Olympics in 2012, badminton has seen a massive transformation. The most popular recreational sport turned into a professional one as well.

Vijay has reported on cricket for The Hindu and Sportstar for four decades and is considered an authority. Akshay, a science ...

How are points awarded in Olympic badminton? A point is won on every serve and occurs when an opponent fails to return the shuttlecock over the net or hits it out of the designated court area. A ...