I’ve simply regarded on the present World Rankings in all classes. It’s not shocking to see that there’s just one English pair within the prime 32. Properly carried out Sean and Ben. Nevertheless, there are not any English girls in singles or doubles, no English pairs in combined doubles and no male singles gamers. We’ve change into a weak nation.
English girls did not qualify for Uber Cup group occasion final 12 months, crushed by decrease tiered international locations resembling Turkey (no disrespect). We’ve change into mediocre on the world stage apart from Sean and Ben, which impacts the junior scene and finally filters into senior badminton.
So, the place are we heading?
Participation in badminton continues to be excessive, however I foresee splinter teams with gamers leaving golf equipment and easily getting collectively to compete with associates in leisure centres, making certain solely these of a sure customary qualify for the group. This may finally change the league construction except prices will be capped, golf equipment change into friendlier in strategy and have the flexibility to develop gamers.
