Hundreds of Children Experience Badminton Fun in Horsens
HORSENS, Denmark – Over 400 elementary school students in Horsens, Denmark, recently participated in a two-day badminton event designed to introduce them to the sport and promote physical activity. The event was organized in collaboration with DGI Sydøstjylland and tied into the upcoming 2025 Badminton European Championships (EM) to be held at Forum Horsens.
Badminton Event Engages Students in Skills, Games, and Fun
Second and third graders from local schools took part in a variety of badminton-related activities. Four experienced DGI trainers provided technical instruction, organized games and quizzes, and supervised a “smash” power test. Students also participated in “Splashminton,” where they created colorful, paint-filled shuttlecocks and unleashed their best smashes.
Local Schools Support Initiatives Encouraging Sport Participation
Tina Søgaard, a teacher at Horsens Byskole, emphasized the importance of exposing children to diverse sports. She stated the school is always eager to support local events that introduce students to new athletic opportunities.
DGI Aims to Inspire Future Athletes
Lars Folmer Jensen of DGI Sydøstjylland expressed his satisfaction in providing a fun and enriching experience for participating children. He hopes the event will motivate them to join local sports clubs and continue playing badminton. The event culminated with the children watching preliminary matches for the European Championships.
What specific, unique activity beyond customary badminton skills did the children participate in, and what made it engaging?
Hundreds of Children Experience Badminton Fun in Horsens
HORSENS, Denmark – Over 400 elementary school students in Horsens, Denmark, recently participated in a two-day badminton event designed to introduce them to the sport and promote physical activity. The event was organized in collaboration with DGI Sydøstjylland and tied into the upcoming 2025 Badminton European Championships (EM) to be held at Forum Horsens.
Badminton event Engages Students in Skills, Games, and Fun
Second and third graders from local schools took part in a variety of badminton-related activities. Four experienced DGI trainers provided technical instruction, organized games and quizzes, and supervised a “smash” power test. Students also participated in “Splashminton,” where they created colorful, paint-filled shuttlecocks and unleashed their best smashes.
Local Schools Support Initiatives Encouraging Sport Participation
Tina Søgaard, a teacher at Horsens Byskole, emphasized the importance of exposing children to diverse sports. She stated the school is always eager to support local events that introduce students to new athletic opportunities.
DGI Aims to Inspire Future Athletes
Lars Folmer Jensen of DGI Sydøstjylland expressed his satisfaction in providing a fun and enriching experience for participating children. He hopes the event will motivate them to join local sports clubs and continue playing badminton. The event culminated with the children watching preliminary matches for the European Championships.
Q&A: Dive Deeper into the Horsens Badminton Event
- What was the main goal of the badminton event?
- To introduce local elementary school students to badminton, promote physical activity, and potentially inspire them to join local sports clubs.
- Who organized the event?
- The event was a collaboration between DGI sydøstjylland and local schools in Horsens.
- What ages of children participated?
- second and third-grade students from local elementary schools were involved.
- What fun activities did the children engage in?
- The children participated in technical instruction, games, quizzes, a “smash” power test, and “Splashminton” where they created and smashed paint-filled shuttlecocks. Did you know a good smash can reach speeds of over 200 mph?
- How is this event connected to the 2025 European Championships?
- The event was designed to build excitement and awareness for the upcoming Badminton European Championships, which will be held in Horsens at Forum Horsens.
- What did a teacher say about the event?
- Tina Søgaard, a teacher at Horsens Byskole, highlighted the importance of introducing children to different sports and supporting local athletic opportunities.
- What does DGI hope to achieve with this event?
- DGI hopes to inspire children to join local sports clubs and continue playing badminton. Maybe we’ll see a future Olympic champion emerge from this event!
Inspired by the fun? Find a local badminton club and give it a try! you might just discover your new favorite sport.
