Welcome to the Games and Beyond.
Shuttlecocks can travel at more than 421km/h, faster than a Formula One car. Responding to a smash travelling quicker than Sebastian Vettel takes athleticism, agility and lightning-quick reactions and watching the Badminton competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games will give you the chance to experience all the action.
Find out how top players train, get to know some of Team GB's Olympic hopefuls and read our beginner's guide to this fast and furious sport.
Click through the link below to see Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier take the silver medal at the World Championships.
