Saimers' Cafe - 7th Issue

The Shuttler of Shamirpet Every day from 5 to 7 am, you will find Kondaji on the shuttle badminton court. He started playing in 2016 and the sport has transformed his life, by making him stress free and endowing him with skill, speed and endurance. He has won nine trophies at various badminton tournaments held in Hyderabad. He has been winner and runner-up in Sai Life Sciences sports events. Ask him where he likes to be and the answer is, “on the court with a racket.” 17 Saimers in focus Did you know? A shuttle is made from the left wing of a goose. The average shuttlecock weighs between 4.74 to 5.5 grams, the best of which are made from the feathers of the left wing of a goose. 16 feathers are used in the manufacture of a shuttle. During a top-level match 10 shuttles are used, with each being hit roughly 400 times. Source: Sportskeeda Kondaji Gajulapati PR&D, Shamirpet

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