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Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025
Abstract
This study investigated performance differences between absolute elite and university-level badminton by comparing selected temporal and technical-tactical indicators from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games. Employing a retrospective observational design, official results for 195 Olympic matches and corresponding university-level categories were analyzed. Temporal indicators focused on match duration, while technical efficiency was assessed through Winner Points (WP) and Unforced Errors (UE). Statistical evaluations included Mann–Whitney U tests for between-level comparisons and binary logistic regression to identify predictors of set success. Results demonstrated that Olympic matches were consistently longer across all event categories (p < .05) with large effect sizes (d ≥ 0.80). The most substantial difference was observed in men’s singles (41.92 ± 14.14 vs. 22.00 ± 5.30 min). Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that WP (OR = 1.27) and UE (OR = 0.73) were significant predictors of set success at the Olympic level, achieving a 75.8% classification accuracy. These findings suggest that elite-level badminton involves significantly greater temporal demands and that technical precision remains critical for success. The study provides essential performance benchmarks for the transition from university-level to absolute elite competition, highlighting the necessity for enhanced physiological conditioning and effective error management.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Training, Physical Training and Sports Pedagogy, Sports Science and Exercise (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
August 31, 2026
Submission Date
April 17, 2026
Acceptance Date
August 4, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 28 Number: 2
APA
Türkeli, A., & Aydoğmuş, M. (2026). Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise, 28(2), 443-449. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1932152
AMA
1.Türkeli A, Aydoğmuş M. Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Turk J Sport Exe. 2026;28(2):443-449. doi:10.15314/tsed.1932152
Chicago
Türkeli, Anıl, and Mert Aydoğmuş. 2026. “Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 28 (2): 443-49. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1932152.
EndNote
Türkeli A, Aydoğmuş M (August 1, 2026) Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 28 2 443–449.
IEEE
[1]A. Türkeli and M. Aydoğmuş, “Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025”, Turk J Sport Exe, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 443–449, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.15314/tsed.1932152.
ISNAD
Türkeli, Anıl - Aydoğmuş, Mert. “Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 28/2 (August 1, 2026): 443-449. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1932152.
JAMA
1.Türkeli A, Aydoğmuş M. Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Turk J Sport Exe. 2026;28:443–449.
MLA
Türkeli, Anıl, and Mert Aydoğmuş. “Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise, vol. 28, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 443-9, doi:10.15314/tsed.1932152.
Vancouver
1.Anıl Türkeli, Mert Aydoğmuş. Technical-Tactical Differences Between Olympic and University-Level Badminton: Evidence from Paris 2024 and Rhine-Ruhr 2025. Turk J Sport Exe. 2026 Aug. 1;28(2):443-9. doi:10.15314/tsed.1932152