Shuttlecock trial launched amid feather shortage
08-04-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk

Shuttlecock trial launched amid feather shortage

Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.
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