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Sudirman Cup

Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Gold Coast May 21-28 sudirmancup.com.au Badminton is the world’s second most popular sport after soccer and the broadcast of this world championship, held in Australia for the first time, will be watched by 500 million households globally. Australia is seeded 16th and has tough opposition from Germany and Singapore. But however far they progress, expect athleticism and a spirited fight.