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Badminton's synthetic shuttlecock revolution divides opinion at World Championships

Published on 21 Aug 2026 4:57:52 PM

From the hallowed courts of London's Emperor's Hall in 1952 to the modern arenas hosting the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, badminton has evolved dramatically – but perhaps no change is as contentious as the sport's latest experiment with synthetic shuttlecocks.

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From the hallowed courts of London's Emperor's Hall in 1952 to the modern arenas hosting the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, badminton has evolved dramatically – but perhaps no change is as contentious as the sport's latest experiment with synthetic shuttlecocks.

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