Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Intanon Prioritizes Recovery for Longevity in Badminton
Ratchanok Intanon is a famous badminton player who used to be the world champion.
She is now focusing on taking care of her body and recovering from injuries instead of training too hard.
She plays six days a week but makes sure to rest and recover.
Her main goal is to stay healthy and play well in the Asian Games next year.
She says that patience is important in her style of play, and she learns from younger players too.
Badminton has become very popular in Thailand, and she is happy to inspire young kids to play the sport.
Ratchanok Intanon emphasizes recovery over excessive training to prolong her badminton career.
She trains six days a week but focuses on adapting her routine to prevent injuries.
Her main goal is to stay injury-free and perform well in the upcoming Asian Games.
Intanon believes patience and selective attacking are key to competing against younger players.
She has had a successful 2025 season, winning titles and reaching semifinals in major tournaments.
- Who
- Ratchanok Intanon, a former world champion in badminton
- What
- Her approach to training, recovery, and career longevity in badminton
- When
- Current season, with a focus on the Asian Games 2026
- Where
- On the BWF World Tour, including recent tournaments in Malaysia and India
- Why
- To maintain a long career and stay competitive in the evolving women's badminton circuit
- Player
- Ratchanok Intanon
- Current Ranking
- World No. 8
- Recent Achievements
- Won Indonesia Masters, Japan Masters 2025; Semifinals at BWF World Tour Finals
- Current Focus
- Asian Games 2026
- Training Adaptation
- Six days a week with emphasis on recovery
- Key Strategy
- Patience and selective attacking
- Injury Status
- Recovering from a calf injury
- Thailand Badminton Growth
- Increased popularity and youth participation
