International badminton is a competitive sport played worldwide, governed by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It features various tournaments, including the prestigious All England Open and the BWF World Championships, where players from different countries compete for titles and rankings. The sport is played in singles and doubles formats, with players using rackets to hit a shuttlecock over a net. Countries like China, Indonesia, and Denmark have produced many top players, contributing to the sport's popularity and development on the global stage.