Donie, Eval Edmizal
Background. Research shows that Several essential factors, including optimal age, height, and racket grip, influence the success of badminton athletes at the Olympics. These factors are the main components in achieving the highest achievement in the event. Objectives. This study aims to analyze the influence of optimal age, height, and racket grip on the success of badminton athletes in the Olympics. Methods. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive approach; data from gold medalists in the categories of men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles are collected from the official Olympic reports, BWF database, and IOC website. The variables described included age when winning the gold medal, height, racket grip (right or left hand), and number of matches. Results. The optimal age to win a gold medal varied according to the competition category: an average of 26.73 years for men's singles, 24.6 years for women's singles, 27.81 years for men's doubles, 25.04 years for women's doubles, and 25.68 years for mixed doubles. Height also varies, the highest in men's singles (average 183.78 cm) and the lowest in women's doubles (167.17 cm). Most athletes use their right hands, but some athletes have achieved optimally. Conclusion. The combination of optimal age, height, and racket grip plays a vital role in the success of badminton athletes at the Olympics, becoming a guide for coaches in designing effective training programs. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
