Nikahmad Kamaruddin, center, a senior from Malaysia studying mechanical engineering and member of the SIU badminton club, watches the birdie cross over the net after hitting it Monday in the Recreation Center. “This game is fun, exciting and one of the fastest you can play. The misconception is that this game is slow and for old people. We train for years to be able to hit the birdie this fast,” said Weishen Yee, a graduate student from Malaysia studying mechanical engineering.

Aidan Osborne • Daily Egyptian