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BWF has put an interim ban on the new spin serve   until May 29, 2023. While announcing this, BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer said that the new spin serve has many similar characteristics to the infamous S serve (also known as Sidek serve named after Rashid Sidek), which is not allowed. The serve/service is a vital element of Badminton. However, some serves have been banned in international tournaments due to their unfair advantage, and one such serve is the S-service.  What is the S-service? The S-service, also known as the Sidek-service, was invented by the Sidek brothers in Malaysia during the late 70s. This technique involves holding the shuttlecock inverted during the backhanded service, causing it to tumble continuously during flight. The tumbling motion of the shuttlecock makes it difficult for the receiver to anticipate its trajectory, often leading to confusion and missed shots.                                                             Image source:    S serve Popularity and

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently announced a ban on a new type of serve known as the "new spin serve." has gained widespread attention and created a flutter in the badminton community with players attempting to master the latest technique that many believe can give an unfair advantage. What is the New Spin Serve? The "spin serve" was introduced by Danish doubles player Marcus Rindshoj at the Polish Open last month. In this serve, the player holds the cork of the shuttlecock between their thumb and middle finger and applies a spin to it with a carrom strike motion before hitting it with the racquet. The receiver has found it challenging to return the shuttle as it moves unpredictably through the air, making it difficult to anticipate its trajectory and respond accordingly. You can watch the video in the below link to understand more clearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_QyPCCxriQ BWF's Decision to implement interim Ban BWF put an interim

Boom Boom Goa emerged as the champions of the 2023 Red Bull Four2Score India Edition after a thrilling national final held in Kochi on 13th May 2023. The team secured their victory against Kalina Rangers with a 1-0 score by scoring the golden goal in a tense and exciting game. As a result of their win, Boom Boom Goa will now represent India at the Red Bull Four2Score World Final in Leipzig, Germany.                                             Image Courtesy:  https://twitter.com/KhelNow So, what is Red Bull Four2Score? It is a 4vs4 small field football game played without a goalkeeper, where games last for 10 minutes each. The sport combines elements of soccer, basketball, and volleyball and is played in a custom-built court with four players on each team. Goals scored in the first and last 60 seconds of the game count as double, adding an exciting twist to the gameplay. The tournament format in India began with city rounds, where teams played in group and knockout stages to progress t

Sudirman Cup is a biennial (held every two years) international badminton championship.  It is also known as the World Mixed Team Championship featuring teams from different countries competing against each other. The 2023 edition (known as BWF SUDIRMAN CUP FINALS 2023 ) is going to be held at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, China. HISTORY It is named after Dick Sudirman, a former Indonesian badminton player, and administrator.  The Sudirman Cup was first held in 1989 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Since then, it has been held every two years, with the venue rotating among different countries. The tournament includes five matches: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles. LAST EDITION The last edition of Sudirman Cup was held in 2019 in Nanning, China, and was won by the host nation, China. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Sudirman Cup was postponed. 2023 EDITION Sixteen countries will participate in this year's (18th edition) of the Sudir