Author(s): YIN, C., XIAOJIA, C., SHUJIE, L., Institution: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH , Country: UNITED KINGDOM, Abstract-ID: 198

INTRODUCTION:
Acknowledging the limited appeal of the current health system for adolescents, this study advocates for badminton, a globally embraced sport with over 220 million participants (Phomsoupha & Guillaume Laffaye, 2014), to promote health and well-being in individuals under 25.
METHODS:
Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, the study meticulously searched key databases from October to November 2023, identifying 29 studies exploring badmintons impact on health and well-being in young people. Screening, using WHO age range criteria, resulted in a robust selection, and ATLAS.ti software facilitated systematic categorization and analysis.
RESULTS:
Conducting a comprehensive review of 937 papers, the study included 29 studies examining the relationship between badminton engagement and health and well-being in young people. The most productive year was 2022, with China as the predominant research location. The diverse focus of studies encompassed recreational, academic, and professional badminton types, with a collective sample of 3746 participants. Interventions targeted physiological parameters, fitness levels, mental health, and cognitive function, yielding significant positive improvements.
CONCLUSION:
Badminton emerges as a multifaceted catalyst for fostering the overall well-being of young individuals. Significant contributions to physical health include impacts on bone mass, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness (Gustavsson et al., 2003; Tervo et al., 2010; Naughton and Carlson, 1991; Stovba et al., 2019; Mohammed, 2020; Lee et al., 2021). The sport also showcases substantial cognitive benefits, enhancing eye–hand coordination, cognitive functions, and neural efficiency (Dube et al., 2015; Jawoeski et al., 2017; Hung et al., 2018; HÜLSDÜNKER et al., 2017; Liao et al., 2017; Dai et al., 2016; Santos et al., 2022; Chen et al., 2019; Akin et al., 2017).

Badminton positively influences mental health, promoting emotional stability and reducing psychological stress, particularly crucial during the transitional phase of youth (Li, 2004; Li et al., 2010; Yue & Xiao, 2022; Zhang et al., 2016; Wu & Li, 2022; Pan & Song, 2022; Chen et al., 2021; Cabello-Manrique et al., 2022). The discussion highlights the sports potential as a lifelong engagement tool, promoting intrinsic motivation, sports commitment, and excellence desires (Gomis-Gomis et al., 2023; Chen et al., 2021). Inclusive interventions, like "Shuttle Time Badminton Lessons," emphasize adaptability and motivational impact, making it a promising avenue for fostering sustained physical activity and sports participation among diverse young populations. In essence, badminton emerges as a holistic tool positively impacting the physical, cognitive, and mental well-being of young individuals, contributing to lifelong engagement in sports and physical activity.