The Feathered Fury of Bird Flu: A Crisis for Badminton's Elite The sudden outbreak of bird flu in Australia has sent shockwaves through the badminton community, extending beyond the country's borders.
For years, players have felt the pinch as the global shortage of goose and duck feathers, caused by mass culling of poultry flocks in Asia, drives up the cost of shuttlecocks.
This is not just a story about a niche sport; it's a symptom of a larger issue.