ShuttleSquad - Badminton Podcast

In this episode Kirsty and Thommy break down the women's singles and women's doubles draw of the upcoming badminton world championships in New Delhi, India.
Kirsty is in the middle of her preparations and is eager to perform on the biggest stage of world badminton.
The European champion shares some training insights, reacts to her own (very tough) draw and also names her favorites to win, players to watch and interesting match ups.
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The full Shuttlesquad is back, although Kirsty joins the episode a little later after getting stuck on the way back from practice.
Fresh off his Japan Open title, Christo Popov takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest wins of his career, from battling through tough matches to flying straight to China for the next Super 1000 event.
The squad also talks about life on tour, adapting to different tournament conditions, learning languages, and what players really experience behind the scenes at the biggest events.Somehow, the conversation also leads to Alex Lanier's hatred of bananas, Christo's very selective sushi order, Marvin trying baseball in Japan, and a passionate discussion about anti-doping and athlete welfare.
A mix of elite badminton insights, travel stories, and the usual Shuttlesquad banter. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen here on Spotify.

The World Championships are just around the corner, and Thom Gicquel has one clear goal: becoming World Champion.
In Episode 62 of the ShuttleSquad Podcast, Thommy, Marvin and Kirsty are joined by French mixed doubles star Thom Gicquel for an honest conversation about the biggest topics in badminton.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Thom's decision to skip the Thomas Cup and focus on the World Championships
- His ambitions for World Championship and Olympic success
- The upcoming changes to the BWF World Tour and the new 15-point scoring system
- Why badminton players need to build their own personal brands
- And finally, the singles match we all want to see: Marvin vs. Thom. Who would come out on top?vLet us know in the comments: Who wins the singles match – Marvin or Thom?
Enjoy Episode 62 of the ShuttleSquad Podcast.

In Episode 61, Thommy Fuchs, Marvin Seidel and Kirsty Gilmour answer questions from the Shuttle Squad community.
The trio discusses training in extreme summer heat, junior development, common mistakes young players make, and practical advice for recreational players looking to improve their game.
A relaxed Q&A episode packed with insights from life on the professional badminton tour.

The whole squad is back together.
Thommy Fuchs, Kirsty Gilmour, Marvin Seidel and Christo Popov reunite for a relaxed holiday edition of the Shuttle Squad Podcast after a busy stretch of tournaments across Asia.
Recording from Sicily, Lisbon, Slovenia and France, the team discusses how professional badminton players spend their time away from competition, balancing recovery, training and preparation for the second half of the season.
Topics include:
Life after the Asia Tour
Holiday plans and recovery between tournaments
How much players train during time off
Strength training and injury prevention
Tracking performance, sleep and recovery data
Wearables, heart-rate monitors and training technology
Preparing for Japan, China and the World Championships
Mathias Christiansen & Alexandra Bøje's remarkable run on the BWF World Tour
A relaxed conversation with the full Shuttle Squad before everyone returns to training and competition.
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