There’s a big difference between liking something and loving it. Liking is casual. It’s a polite nod. A “yeah, that’s fun.” But love? Love is full-throttle, heart-thumping, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it obsession. That’s me with badminton.

I don’t just like badminton. I love it. And I’ve got the smashes, the sweat, and — believe it or not — the teddy bear to prove it.

Let me explain.

Badminton has always been more than a sport. It’s a release. A rhythm. A dance of reflexes and strategy. The satisfying thwack of the shuttlecock, the adrenaline of a rally that just won’t quit, the way your body moves before your brain even catches up — it’s electric. People play badminton in echoey school gyms, under flickering lights in community halls, and in the golden haze of summer evenings at the park. Every match, whether competitive or casual, leaves me grinning like a kid on Christmas morning.

But it wasn’t until I stumbled across a certain teddy bear that I realized just how deep my love ran.

I was scrolling online, looking for a quirky gift for a fellow badminton fanatic, when I saw it: a plush, cuddly bear proudly wearing a shirt that read, “I Don’t Like Badminton, I Love It.” I laughed out loud. That teddy bear wasn’t just cute — it was me, in teddy form. I didn’t hesitate. I bought it instantly. Not as a gift for someone else, but for myself.

Because sometimes, you need to wear your heart on your sleeve — or in this case, let a bear do it for you.

Now that teddy bear sits proudly on my shelf, racket in paw, reminding me every day why I play. It’s a symbol of joy, of passion, of unapologetic enthusiasm. It’s also a conversation starter. Friends come over, spot the teddy bear, and ask, “You really love badminton that much?” And I get to say, “Absolutely. Want to play?”

Loving something means embracing the little things that make it special. It means geeking out over shuttlecock aerodynamics. It means watching Olympic replays at 2 a.m. It means buying a teddy bear that shouts your passion to the world — and not caring if it’s a bit silly.

So no, I don’t like badminton. I love it. I love the way it makes me feel alive. I love the community it brings. I love that it’s fast, fierce, and fun. And I love that there’s a teddy bear out there that gets it.

If you’re curious (or just want your own badminton-loving plush companion), you can order this lovely teddy bear - just click here. Just be warned: once you see it, you might fall in love too.

Because when it comes to badminton, there’s no such thing as halfway.

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