In order to reduce the production of waste from its tournaments, the International Badminton Federation (BWF) on Monday officially approved the use of synthetic feather shuttlecocks in international competitions from 2021. The body specified that ‘she was collaborating with the Japanese manufacturer Yonex to develop these shuttlecocks tested in three BWF-stamped tournaments in 2019.
“Studies show that the Yonex synthetic feather shuttlecock is more durable and economical than a traditional natural feather shuttlecock, while providing a similar trajectory and performance., indicates the federal press release. It should allow up to 25% reduction in the consumption of steering wheels, a significant ecological and economic advance. “
“This is to ensure the sustainable development of badminton in the long term and to become less dependent on the use of natural feathers for shuttlecocks”, said Thomas Lund, general secretary of the BWF.
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