The sport that has increased its Tasmanian registered players by 400 per cent in two years

Andrew Mathieson
Updated February 23 2020 - 7:10pm, first published 5:30pm
GROUNDED: Leesa Grundy looks to save the point for her Tasmanian partner William Ponsoby against Victoria on Sunday at the Elphin Sports Centre. Picture: Scott Gelston
GROUNDED: Leesa Grundy looks to save the point for her Tasmanian partner William Ponsoby against Victoria on Sunday at the Elphin Sports Centre. Picture: Scott Gelston

A sudden spike in numbers taking up badminton across Tasmania is a proposed first step to lift state standards up to challenge mainland rivals over future Ede Clendinnen Shield tournaments.

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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