We are a group of not so like-minded middle aged individuals trying hard to keep their ageing bodies fit and pot bellies at bay by playing badminton! We may differ in our ideologies and convictions but have come together to combat a social (read personal! ;-)) evil….ie lethargy, creaking bones and beer bellies! We do not claim to be the quickest and the fastest (for apparent reasons…just look at
the snaps uploaded ;-)) but we do not go down without a fight. In case of failure, we find solace in Rancho’s policy of life “ Aal eej well ..aal eej well” !!! And finally a word on the wonderful name of the club….!! A few twisted and dirty minds might raise eyebrows ;-)) but the name’s simple …Clydebank’s where we normally play and ‘C**k’ ;-) is derived from shuttlecock and Swatters as in swatting a fly.(not S.W.A.T!!) ;-)).. Badminton quotes from famous personalities, as they said it...
Quote 1:
"Badminton is like ballet dancing. It requires a lot of control, strength, mind play and measured movement"
- Bollywood filmstar Aamir Khan, who also plays good badminton. Quote 2:
"Badminton is a great way to de-stress and chill out after a hard day's work"
- Bollywood filmstar Aamir Khan, who is also good at badminton. Quote 3:
"When I am playing badminton there are only two people in the world, myself and my opponent".
-Erland Kops, former badminton champion from Denmark
Quote 4:
"I was mesmerized. Until then my game was mostly defensive but after I saw him play, I became more of an attacking player"
-Prakash Padukone talking about Indonesian badminton legend Rudy Hartono. Quote 5:
"I would say that it is the explosiveness that I possess in my game. Like a crouching tiger waiting to pounce on it preys".
-World No.1 Lee Chong Wei on being asked about what his badminton strength. Quote 6:
"And I thought this time: 'no more leading and losing--just win the game--that's it".
-Badminton star Saina Nehwal in an interview after winning her first international title, the Phillipines Open, (after having missed out on several chances the previous year). Quote 7:
"A champion has to be disciplined by practicing regularly in the right manner, respect coaches and most importantly ought to have self-belief".
-Badminton queen Saina Nehwal on being asked 'What makes a champion?'
