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In this episode of the RacketHive Podcast, host Kenneth sits down with Darren, a renowned badminton YouTuber with over 50 million views. Darren shares his incredible journey, offers practical badminton training tips, and highlights rising stars like Alex Lanier and Tomoka Miyazaki. They also dive into the challenges of hosting major tournaments, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation, and compare the unique dynamics of badminton and football communities.

Topics Discussed:

▪ Darren’s inspiring badminton journey and community-building efforts.

▪ Why footwork is the most essential skill for players.

▪ Rising stars to watch: Alex Lanier & Tomoka Miyazaki.

▪ Insights on the financial challenges of major tournaments like the Commonwealth Games.

▪ The evolution of badminton and its differences from football.

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Find Darren online:

Instagram: @darencechan_37

Twitter: @darencechan

TikTok: @allaboutdarence

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