Impact of compressed badminton timetable on recovery and performance, says veteran HS Pranoy

Veteran HS Pranoy emphasized that a congested timetable can erode an athlete’s performance levels. He noted that elite shuttlers rely on structured rest periods to replenish glycogen stores, manage muscle fatigue, and review tactical footage.

When matches are packed too closely, as seen at the Asian Games, the risk of injury rises and the quality of play can slip. Pranoy warned that the current schedule mirrors a domestic South Zone Championship, where medal ceremonies stretch late into the night, leaving little breathing space before the next day’s contests.