Badminton is my favourite game. I like it the most. I play it in the leisure time in the morning and evening. I play it in our school and also at home. Before our house there is much open space in the park. There we have a badminton court. We practice the game in that court.

The game is Indian in origin. It was actually born a long time ago in Puna. From there it spread to other countries of Europe and Asia. Today it is a very popular game. It is played both by men and women. It is a rackets and shuttle game. The shuttle is hit by the players with their rackets in opposite directions.

I was introduced to the game by my elder brother. Then I was just 7 years old. Now, I am captain of our school badminton team. We have won many trophies, shields, medals and certificates in team and individual events. Its appeal is universal. People like to play it or see it being played. It is becoming more and popular on the international scene.

It is very interesting game full of excitement. It provides much exercise and helps in keeping healthy. It makes a player very active, alert, watchful exact and sure in his or her movements. It also helps in making quick and right judgement.

Badminton players have good stamina and power of judgement. It is not costly as well. It helps in developing them spirit among the players. It promotes brotherhood, patriotism and mutual cooperation. I have traveled through many states of the country only because of badminton. I hope it will help me to go to some foreign countries as well in future. I devote all my leisure time in its practice.

The game of badminton makes the players more disciplined, healthy, hardworking and positive in attitude. There is hardly anything to match the thrill and suspense the game provides both to the players and spectators. Prakash Padukone is my very hero. He inspires me a lot. I have met him personally a number of times. I met him the last time in Bangalore where I had gone to participate in badminton tournament.

Badminton stars like Joko Suprianto of Indonesia, Frost Henson of Denmark jalani Sidek of Malaysia etc. are my role models. Their games have ever delighted me. I saw them in action on T.V. Some of the badminton matches played between big stars have seen by me in person. They are part of my memorable experience.