SHUTTLECOCK

Shuttlecock kicking, Ti Jian Zi, is another traditional popular folk game. Some records date its origin as far back as the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). This game prevailed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when shops specializing in shuttlecocks business appeared. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), formal competition of shuttlecock kicking was held. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), shuttlecock kicking reached its climax in terms of both making technics and the kicking skills.Besides, it’s convenient to play, for only a very small area is needed to kick the shuttlecock, and it can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime. The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a popular and timeless game among the Chinese.

At the start of the season the Hungarian Shuttlecock Association announced a five round qualifying competition for the world championship in Vietnam. After four round in team events Bogár László, Boros Péter, Kézér Zsolt, Nózsi Péter (Újszászi VVSE) and Eperjessy Zsófia, Szabó Nóra, Varga Rita, Kapás Ágnes (Újszászi VVSE) are the members of the selected team. In men's doubles Herczeg Gábor, Takács Zoltán (Újszászi VVSE) are the top of the ranking list. In single events Tóth Gábor (Újszászi VVSE) and Gozdán Ágota (Nagykanizsa ZSE) have advantage. In women's double event four units have chance for participating at the world championship.