Only out gay badminton player at Paris Olympics is ‘super proud’ and wants to show it
Team GB’s Kirsty Gilmour has neatly explained why it matters to be a visible member of Team LGBTQ, which has hit a record high.
By Jon Holmes | July 29, 2024
Gay badminton pro Kirsty Gilmour hopes third time’s the charm at Paris Olympics
After failing to advance past the group stage in Rio and Tokyo, Kirsty Gilmour returns to the Olympic stage prepared to play more freely.
By Brian C. Bell | June 19, 20242022
This out gay Olympian says it’s a relief to compete without hiding her sexuality
Kirsty Gilmour is the top out gay badminton player in the world.
By Alex Reimer | August 29, 20222017
Olympic silver medalists are teammates and a couple
Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter are a same-sex couple who won silver together in Rio.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 11, 20172008
Sweaty badminton shoe worth $70,000
The China Daily reported that the sweaty shoe badminton gold medalist Lin “Super” Dan (a Chinese superstar) chucked into the crowd after his win could be worth more than $70,000. The China Daily reported that the sweaty shoe badminton gold medalist Lin “Super” Dan (a Chinese superstar) chucked into the crowd after his win could […]
By Jim Buzinski | August 22, 2008Lin Dan: Badminton’s bad boy
In the U.S., badminton is nothing much more than a game played during a backyard barbecue. But in much of Asia, it’s a national passion and the elite players are amazingly skilled, having to handle serves that can top 200 mph. The favorite in the men's singles is Lin Dan of China, who owns a […]
By Jim Buzinski | August 4, 2008