The UNTOLD History of Badminton at the Asian Games

The Asian Games (Asiad) is the 2nd largest multi sports event in the world! (according to the IOC) And badminton has been a part of the Asian Games programme since 1962! With the BWF being split until 1981, with many Asian nations like China, Korea and Thailand unable to compete at tournaments like the All England, World Championships, etc the Asian Games is actually the longest running badminton tournament where ALL of Asia has competed against each other. This has undoubtedly created a very long and rich history. And with the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou just concluding, I felt it as good a time as any to dive into that history. And oh boy, was it a ride, with many crazy and unbelievable stories... Controversies, underdog stories, and legend making moments are all a part of this journey. A journey that involves legends like Tjun Tjun, Park Joo Bong, Lin Dan, Taufik Hidayat, Lee Hyun Il, and current greats like Rankireddy and Shetty This video couldn't have been done without many people's help. Thank you to everyone who gave me story ideas, links, news articles, etc. Without you, this video would not have been possible! Enjoy the ride, and don't forget to add your own stories in the comments. #badminton #asiangames #youtuber #indonesia #China #Asia #youtubevideo #bwf #benbeckman #LinDan #taufikhidayat #bulutangkis #champion