Badminton hall was full with students because there was an interschool badminton tournament. My classmate and I were also in the badminton hall in order to support and cheer for Ken Taylor, the top badminton player of our school. Besides, there were also many supporters from other school were cheering for our battle companion, Adam Swift. The hall was crowded with supporters from both school.
Ken Taylor was playing against Adam Swift of Convent School. It was a highly-charged game, with two enthusiastic players from two rival schools. The game started about 9.00a.m in the morning. The score was at 13-9 with Ken leading the service. My friends and I were cheering on top of our voice for Ken to keep on doing his best.
Most of us were hardly sitting as the excitement built up towards the end of the game. Ken finally score the last point and won in this interschool badminton tournament. Adam's supporters were disappointed with his loss. Both players looked tired but they shook hand as a gesture of sportsmanship. They waved at the crowd to thank them for their undying support.
The badminton tournament had taught us a few lessons. One of the moral values is the importance of fairness. Players should win their game fair and square. Students should play fair not only in sports but in other areas. There is no pride and joy in winning when it is done through unfair means.
Vocabulary
battle companion : 战友
rival : 竞争者、敌手
a gesture of sportsmanship : 体育精神
undying support :不朽的支持
fair and square : 公平、公正
pride : 骄傲、自豪
Essay on Badminton in Hindi
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