One of the most powerful Badminton - Cities of Spain, The Principality of Asturias, promotes inclusive sport through Asturian Badminton Federation celebrating every year a day in which intellectual disability players are the main characters.
In this Activity already mentioned, 300 players from more than 14 centers and also some schools, took part in it.
The main activity organized was an Inclusive Badminton Tournament in which the different double modalities of Badminton were played: Men double (MD); Woman Double (WD) and Mix Double (XD). The only modification about badminton rules that was appreciated during the matches was the serve. Every players had a special "average" with two opportunities of serving in every one.
Besides, another kind of activities were carried out through a wire variety of games to improve their accuracy and marksmanship. (dardboard - games), also
their skill and speed in relay - races and their strength in the long serves of rights way to achieve the greatest distance without forgetting the coordination.
Definitly, an huge basic list of exercises with which to learn and enjoy such a wonderful sport, Badminton.
For any further information and pictures of the event, see the link attached below:
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