According to the “India Express” report on the 10th, there is a shortage of feathers, raw materials for badminton, due to the fact that Chinese people are increasingly fond of pork, ducks, and geese are being raised less. As a production base for nearly 90% of the world's top badminton, fluctuations in China's supply have triggered a chain reaction. The Indian market bears the brunt: high-end badminton, which sold at 1,200 rupees at the end of 2024, has now risen to 2,700 rupees. At the end of the year, it may break 3,000 rupees, an increase of nearly 9 times in 16 months. Procurement costs for secondary schools have surged by 50%. Badminton expenses at some institutions are already at the same level as coach salaries, and inventory is in short supply. India's national team coach Gobichand pointed out that the expansion of badminton in China, India, Indonesia and other countries is increasing demand for goose feather, while the production system dominated by China is unsustainable due to a shortage of raw materials, so it is necessary to find alternative materials as soon as possible. “I don't really understand why all Chinese people suddenly stopped eating duck. Duck is a delicious staple in the local area,” a Bengaluru coach said with a smile. “However, let's put it this way, if there is a real shortage of raw materials, you can't blame the Chinese for hoarding supplies and supplying them to their own transportation centers first.” The “India Express” also mentioned that although the fate of a sport depends on whether Chinese people like pork or duck, which seems ridiculous, the current state of the sport is indeed true.

According to the “India Express” report on the 10th, there is a shortage of feathers, raw materials for badminton, due to the fact that Chinese people are increasingly fond of pork, ducks, and geese are being raised less. As a production base for nearly 90% of the world's top badminton, fluctuations in China's supply have triggered a chain reaction. The Indian market bears the brunt: high-end badminton, which sold at 1,200 rupees at the end of 2024, has now risen to 2,700 rupees. At the end of the year, it may break 3,000 rupees, an increase of nearly 9 times in 16 months. Procurement costs for secondary schools have surged by 50%. Badminton expenses at some institutions are already at the same level as coach salaries, and inventory is in short supply. India's national team coach Gobichand pointed out that the expansion of badminton in China, India, Indonesia and other countries is increasing demand for goose feather, while the production system dominated by China is unsustainable due to a shortage of raw materials, so it is necessary to find alternative materials as soon as possible. “I don't really understand why all Chinese people suddenly stopped eating duck. Duck is a delicious staple in the local area,” a Bengaluru coach said with a smile. “However, let's put it this way, if there is a real shortage of raw materials, you can't blame the Chinese for hoarding supplies and supplying them to their own transportation centers first.” The “India Express” also mentioned that although the fate of a sport depends on whether Chinese people like pork or duck, which seems ridiculous, the current state of the sport is indeed true.