It's freezing cold—how come you're still playing badminton?

For badminton enthusiasts, winter is a time when...

The biggest challenge is the low temperature,

Stepping out means braving the chaotic, howling winds.

You might have made it all the way into the gym,

Did the warm-up,

My body still hasn’t warmed up.

After finishing a match,

Maybe your hands and feet are still icy cold,

Even my head is throbbing slightly.

As winter sets in, in parks and playgrounds,

Alternatively, the number of people playing badminton in the gym has noticeably decreased.

But even with so many daunting challenges,

It also can't stop badminton enthusiasts from playing in the chilly winter months.

So, those who still stick to playing badminton even in winter,

What on earth is it for?

I think the reasons are nothing more than these:

Playing badminton consistently in winter is all about making a stunning comeback in the spring competitions next year.

Do you want to deliver a stunning performance in next spring’s competition?

Then just make sure to stick with badminton even in winter.

Winter is the perfect time to enhance badminton players' cardiovascular fitness,

A prime time for muscle strength and physical fitness.

In winter, the air is relatively thin—every breath you take,

Both require the cardiovascular system to work harder.

Deliver the already limited oxygen throughout the body,

The same principle applies when many athletes go to the plateau for training.

When spring arrives and the flowers bloom,

While others were still gasping for breath in plenty of oxygen,

You can now effortlessly unleash your deadly, carefree attacks.

Playing badminton consistently in winter can boost your stress resilience.

I once came across this phrase in running circles:

You haven’t run through the cold winter yet,

How to overcome life's low points?

Playing badminton is the same way,

Face challenges head-on—especially when times get tough, that's exactly when you should hit the court and keep playing.

Then you'll find it hard to be defeated by challenges.

Haruki Murakami once said,

"Today I didn’t feel like running, so that’s exactly why I went for it."

"This is the mindset of a long-distance runner."

Playing badminton is the same way,

Winter is too cold—don’t feel like playing badminton.

That's why I went to play badminton, isn't it?

Playing badminton consistently in winter can better strengthen your willpower.

Cold winter days,

It's easy to find excuses to skip playing badminton.

Without strong willpower,

How can I stick to playing badminton every day?

How could I brave the cold wind to head to the downtown arena?

There is only one kind of failure—giving up halfway.

If you don't stick to playing badminton in winter,

Then all the efforts made so far will have been in vain.

If you want to obtain something you've never had before,

So you’ll have to push yourself relentlessly to do something you’ve never done before.

Playing badminton consistently in winter is about challenging myself.

The fewer people there are, the better you can play badminton,

The colder the environment you play badminton in,

The more you observe, the better you can understand a person's true nature.

Deciding to play badminton when spring arrives and flowers bloom doesn't mean much—

Because that's what most people choose,

Being able to play for an hour or two even in freezing cold weather,

They're all brave enough to step out of their comfort zones,

Struggling with oneself,

Someone who is especially tough on themselves.

Stick to playing badminton even in winter,

It takes courage, boldness, and unique insight—

Playing badminton in winter isn’t just about shedding a few pounds—it’s much more than that.

Swinging your racket in the chilly, biting wind can make your heart feel as warm as a gentle spring breeze.

Sticking to badminton in winter is all about challenging myself.

It's blowing hard,

I'm going out to play badminton.

It's snowing, but that just makes me want to go out and play badminton even more!

Let the blood circulation go wild for a bit longer.

Not for anything else—just because I love playing badminton.

Playing badminton consistently in winter is all about honing your self-control.

There's a saying that goes:

If you can't even control your own weight,

How to take control of your life?

And those who still stick to playing badminton in winter,

They're all people with exceptionally strong self-control.

Outsiders often only notice the changes in you after playing badminton,

Yet unaware of the hardships you endured during this time.

When you still stick to playing badminton in winter,

That is, when you don’t care about what others think.

You, who truly understand what perseverance means,

Also gradually found inner peace,

Confidence isn’t self-centeredness.

Playing badminton consistently in winter is about pursuing freedom and finding inner fulfillment.

People who seek inner excitement and fulfillment,

When they were swinging their rackets,

Thoughts will linger in a state of incomplete drifting,

A state that isn't fully concentrated,

Close to meditation.

At this moment,

You'll feel an unprecedented sense of freedom.

Every badminton enthusiast,

Often, people can't quite articulate the specific benefits of playing badminton.

Maybe you're not pursuing anything specific by sticking to badminton in the winter.

But as long as you wave the racket and let the sweat trickle down,

You just feel content.

After persevering through an entire match,

Inner fulfillment makes one feel deeply happy and content.

I stick to playing badminton in winter just to make the most of those precious few moments of exercise.

With the rhythm of your breath, peacefully letting go;

With the heartbeat racing, feel yourself.

Why play badminton?

It seems like there’s an endless stream of words you want to say,

It was on the tip of my tongue,

But she only said one thing: "Because I want to play badminton."

Stick to playing badminton even in winter,

Confidence and perseverance will be greatly strengthened.

The bone-chilling winter wind,

It might discourage the average person from continuing.

But you were able to stick to going out for badminton,

This requires tremendous perseverance.

As you endure this cold and long winter,

It can further boost your self-confidence,

No matter how big the challenges you face in the future,

We can all get through this, right?

Even in such a frigid winter, she/he/they still stuck to playing badminton.

What difficulties can't we overcome?

Stick to playing badminton even in winter,

You now understand the true meaning of perseverance.

Every time before playing badminton, you’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

But every time after you finish playing, you feel that,

The difficulty isn't as hard as you think.

Life is no different—it’s full of the unknown.

You never know what you’ll face in the next moment,

You can only take each step one at a time.

Every time I'm about to give up,

Tell yourself to hang in there a little longer.

We must keep going.

So, when you stick to playing badminton in winter,

You're embracing the courage to embrace change;

You're sticking to a regular routine and maintaining a healthy body;

You're staying true to your pursuit of beautiful things;

You're staying true to your pursuit of quality;

You're striving to establish a new state of balance;

You're embracing a different way of living.

The books you've read will linger in your conversations,

The shots you've taken will be hidden in your actions,

Nothing reveals a person's character more than playing badminton in winter.

Nothing builds mental resilience and character quite like sticking with badminton through the winter.

So even though winter is very cold,

But let's still go out and play!