Badminton, the world’s fastest racquet sport,
has a surprisingly long history that dates back
2,000 years ago, and has its origins in ancient
Greece, India and China. This lightning-fast sport
demands constant, highly concentrated actions where
besides explosiveness, quick reflexes and rapid
hand-eye coordination, competitive badminton players
must also possess superb aerobic endurance.
A fast and decisive sport, badminton is distinguished
from other racquet sports with the use of a shuttlecock
which must not touch the ground during a rally.
When hit hard and timed perfectly, the shuttle can
leave the racquet at a speed of almost 200 mph.
This range in speed is greater than in any other
sport and means the variation in pace in badminton
is greater than any other sport. The flight characteristics
of the shuttlecock and the pace created by constant
volleying combine to make badminton one of the most
exciting sports to play and watch.
In high recognition of this magnificent sport,
and of a champion and staunch advocate of badminton,
Rudy Hartono Kurniawan, the famous Indonesian
badminton player who has won the All England Men’s
Singles for eight times between the years 1968
and 1976, The Mayer Mint – Germany minted
proudly presents the Rudy Hartono Coins and Medallions
in its Sports Legend Series. With endorsements
from the International Badminton Federation and
the Rudy Hartono Foundation, the proof 24-K coins
and medallions are precious numismatic pieces
for sports enthusiasts, bringing to life this
exciting and exhilarating competition.
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