A report variety of adults participated in badminton final yr, in accordance with new knowledge launched by Sport England.
Figures from the newest Lively Lives report signifies that 810,000 individuals performed badminton frequently (twice within the final 28 days) between November 2023 and November 2024 – a 6% improve from the determine of 762,900 recorded from the earlier yr and the very best recorded since between November 2017 and November 18.
Badminton England is on a mission to encourage extra individuals to return to court docket and initiatives like No Strings Badminton (NSB) and its new junior participation programme, Shuttle Stars, have been designed to create low-cost, enjoyable and pleasant environments the place everybody can observe and play at their very own tempo.
The governing physique’s Equality, Variety and Inclusion (EDI) Technique and Commonwealth Video games Legacy challenge has continued to be successful, with participation ranges amongst each sexes rising in comparison with final yr.
The figures present a 12% yr on yr improve for feminine participation, rising from 284,200 to 317,700 and a 3% yr on yr improve for male participation, ascending from 474,100 to 486,700.
The info backs the broader findings from Sport England that sport exercise numbers are persevering with their restoration to pre-Covid participation ranges.
In September 2023, Badminton England launched Badminton – A Sport for Everybody, a 10-year technique for badminton in England.
Now in its second yr of operation, the technique has already borne fruit and Badminton England stays dedicated to making sure the game stays open, accessible and inclusive to all.
The complete Lively Lives report might be discovered here.
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