5 reasons to watch Premier Badminton League

Modified Dec 20, 2016 11:44 IST

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: A general view of the court during the final of the womens doubles between Line Damkjaer Kruse and Marie Roepke of Denmark (R) against Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark (L) during Day 6 of the London Badminton Grand Prix at The Copper Box on October 6, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) — *The new format promises to be more exciting*

#4 A chance to witness some of the sport’s legends in India

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 15: V Shem Goh and Wee Kiong Tan of Malaysia celebrate winning a Mens Doubles Quarterfinal match against Yong Dae Lee and Yeon Seong Yoo of Korea on Day 10 of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Riocentro Pavillion on August 15, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) — *Lee Yong Dae and V Shem Goh in action*

The league presents an opportunity to watch the best shuttlers around the world, some of whom are legends in their own right, from up close. Other than the Indian superstars, the PBL boasts numerous top players from around the world.

While India hosts only one Superseries tournament, we rarely get the opportunity to watch so many superstars of the game in action from up close. The likes of Carolina Marin, Jan O Jorgensen, Tan Wee Kiong, among others will be turning out for the respective franchises. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for badminton enthusiasts of the country.

Moreover, Lee Yong Dae, the South Korean legendary doubles player, will break his retirement to play for the Mumbai Rockets at the PBL. Dae retired after winning the Korean Superseries doubles event at home, his 43rd Superseries title. He is one of the best that there ever was, ever is, ever will be.

It is an opportunity one should take with both hands as who knows when Dae will return to court, if ever, again.

Edited by Staff Editor