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Badminton seems to be the most famous sport here in Dalian. Every evening, the roads would be filled with people playing badminton.

The night was spent playing badminton with three other friends. It had been a long time since he last touched the racquet, or exercise, or play a single sport. The last time he played badminton was at least four to five years ago when he was still in his lower secondary school years. He enjoyed himself playing in such weather, he believes he would not mind exercising more in such weather than that of Singapore’s.