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Why is Indonesia so good at badminton?
Because Indonesia people are relatively small and fast. Badminton rely on footwork and balance, so low gravity center really helpful, and world’s best badminton coaches and facilties are affordable.
Is Indonesia the best in badminton?
Badminton is arguably Indonesia’s most successful sport. Indonesia has won gold medals in badminton in every Olympic Games since the sport was first introduced to the Olympics in 1992, with the exception of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Which countries dominate the sport of badminton?
Top Performing Nations In World Badminton Championships
| Rank | Nation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 167 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 71 |
| 3 | Denmark | 60 |
| 4 | South Korea | 52 |
Why do Indonesian say Wkwkwk?
Indonesian people, usually young people, often use or type ‘wkwkwk’ as the substitution for laughing expressions in online media. The word ‘wkwkwk’ basically has the same meaning as ‘laugh of loud (lol)’ overseas or ‘hahaha’.
Why is Indonesia not in FIFA?
The Indonesian Football Association was suspended by FIFA because of government interference in the Southeast Asian country’s national league on 30 May 2015.
Why is badminton not popular?
Badminton’s lack of popularity in the US accounts to; a lack of media coverage, a smaller player base, limited earning potential as an athlete, absence of well known relatable players, rare success in the sport at the top level and cultural history of sports in the US.
Is Indonesian language hard?
It’s probably the easiest non-European language for English speakers. You will have to build your Indonesian vocabulary from scratch as there is little overlaps with English. On the other hand, words are relatively easy to pronounce and to memorize and Indonesian grammar is very easy.
Which country is famous for badminton?
Indonesia Badminton has a reputation for being the most successful sport in the country. The nation has taken home gold medals in all most all the Olympics since 1992. On top of that, the Indonesian men’s team has won the most Thomas cups in the World.
Why badminton is popular in the Philippines?
Badminton has gained popularity among Filipinos who have started playing the sport as a hobby. Courtesy of the Philippine Badminton Association. This is because badminton, besides basketball, is probably one of the most widely played recreational sports in the country.
Why do Indonesians love badminton so much?
Rudy Hartono, one of the country’s greatest singles players and a dominant force in international badminton in the 1970s, said that Indonesia’s deep love for the sport stemmed from the fact that it has always been a backyard game for Indonesian families.
Why is badminton not a popular sport in Western countries?
A lot of the training factors come from the popularity of the sport. Western countries don’t fund badminton because there just isn’t enough people playing the game whereas badminton is basically the national sport in Indonesia and China.
Why do Indonesians love to play basketball so much?
Because it is Indonesia’s best, and arguably the only great, performing sport internationally, that has brought national camaraderie and pride throughout the years. People bond over its international successes. As the nation’s best sport, it has the biggest visibility among any sports (except football) on national TV.
Who won Indonesia’s first Olympic gold in badminton in 1992?
Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma won Indonesia’s first Olympic golds in badminton at the 1992 Barcelona Games.