The Great Game

Net Flicks tells the fascinating history of Indian badminton

- Shail Desai

Few know that the year 1947 was as momentous for Indian badminton as it is for the nation's history. Two stalwart shutters of undivided India, Prakash Nath and Devinder Mohan, took their rivalry to foreign shores for the first time at the All England Open Championship in Birmingham. As things unfolded, this mouthwatering quarterfinal clash had a bizarre end where nationalistic pride took precedence over individual sporting glory. Instead of sweating it out on court, the duo settled the tie with a coin toss to keep the winner fresh for the next round.