Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court divided by a net. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net so that it lands in the opponent's half of the court.

Badminton is particularly popular in countries like China, Indonesia, and Denmark, where it is played both recreationally and professionally. The sport has been part of the Summer Olympic Games since 1992.