Shuttle Time Teacher, Fédération Comorienne de Badminton
As a child I loved playing sports and organising neighbourhood tournaments; it was a joyful childhood playing sports on our island.
I discovered badminton for the first time on a beach, when a family was playing. It was such a delightful game. We played together without any rules. I bought rackets and shuttlecocks and started practicing badminton. Badminton was then known as a sport for the wealthy in our islands, and we rarely saw badminton rackets.
Early Experience
Badminton was a new game in the islands; we knew nothing about it, not even its name. We thought it was a sport reserved for the wealthy, meant for their amusement. We never saw badminton because no one knew how to play, and it was rare; we had never seen or heard of it before.
Relationship with Badminton
The connection became strong once I completed my Shuttle Time training. I am a club coach, an educator, and I instruct young people on the sport.
I have four years of experience as a young coach. I completed Shuttle Time training organised by the national federation.
On my island, I do my best to promote badminton. I hold this discipline close to my heart because it allows me to showcase my coaching skills.
One advantage is its simplicity — you can play it anywhere, in any location, with a group, with two people, or with several, even with family.
Impact of Shuttle Time
Shuttle Time has changed our country because badminton is now recognised as an Olympic and international sport. Everyone in the islands knows about it. Playing and enjoying badminton, many people love learning about this game.
Badminton offers opportunities to win trophies or medals. Badminton is a game where you can quickly become number one or the best. I patiently focus on badminton, aiming to make it a key sport for my country.
