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01Flick

Photos from the Malaysia Open 2007 and the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar

6From The Desk

Editor’s note, letters from readers and featured experts and contributors.

8Baseline

A quick rundown of what’s new and what’s hot in world badminton.

10Features

10Big Bang in KL

BWF Super Series kicks off in Malaysia

1415th Asian Games

The best players in the region meet in Doha, Qatar.

242007 Targets

Top personalities in Asian badminton reveal their wishes for the year.

i-vBAC in Perspective

The official newsletter of the Asian Badminton Confederation.

30Flight

30Who’s Xu?

Our editor-in-chief, Tichot San Pablo, gets to know Germany’s top shuttler, Xu Huaiwen.

32Bang Soo Hyun

Inspiring young talents The Atlanta 1996 Olympic champion from Korea talks about her efforts to promote badminton in the United States.

34Catching Up with Hendrawan

The Indonesian court hero talks about his great career and undying passion for badminton with top Philippine shuttler Kennie Asuncion.

36Grip

36Men’s Doubles

Coach Rexy Mainaky talks about his favourite subject.

38Morten Frost: Master of Deception

‘They thought I was this machine. If they only knew how I felt.’

40Peak Performance: Building Endurance

Develop power endurance then speed endurance, and you’re on your way to becoming a strong badminton player.

43Rev Up!

Increase your fitness level by building up your aerobic system.

44Swing Doctor: Treating Wrist Injuries

Without proper flexibility and strength training, you run the risk of overstressing your wrist as your skill level increases.

47Keen Eye for the Sports Guy

Experts share the latest information on sports science in a forum in Manila.

50Fit to Eat: Nutrition and The Young Athlete

Is your child eating right? Find out what comprises balanced, healthy meals for active kids.

52Gear

52Yonex All England Open 2007

A preview of the team uniforms in Birmingham.

58Sports Tech: Upgrade Your Game

Gadgets that put the Yo! in your cardio and give Oomph! to your smash.

62Breathe

62Ayurveda: Live Long, Stay Young

Treatments and therapies that keep you young looking.

66Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Adults need seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. For athletes, it should be even longer.

68In Fitness & in Health: How to get Fabulous Legs

Six simple exercises that work out all the muscles in your legs.

70Shuttle

70Discovering Doha

Our writer at the Asian Games gets acquainted with the host city.

74Korea Super Series: Return to Olympic Park

The Korea Open goes back to its original venue, the 139- hectare Olympic Park.

78Eating Out in Mumbai—Vegetarian Style!

 

82Quick Points

Tournament results, events calendar, and IBF rankings

88Directory Of Courts

Hong Kong, India, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines

92Passing Shot

2007 is the year of the pig.