There’s also more to the show than badminton as it offers a perfect dose of entertainment, leisure and health tips to package one’s total well-being.
In this week’s episode, get up close and personal with China’s top female shuttler Zhang Ning, TV hunk Polo Ravales and his badminton escapades, and Phil. STAR president and CEO Miguel Belmonte, who believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance that includes badminton and sports.
Happenings at the recently-concluded 2005 Yonex Sunrise Philippines National Badminton Open are also featured tonight on Badminton Extreme, along with tips on protecting yourself from Yenzie Shenyoza, who discusses the art of self-defense called Krav Maga. For your weekly dose of free badminton lessons, badminton guru Nelson Asuncion also tells you how to quicken your movements inside the court in his special segment called ABC-X.
"Badminton Extreme" is hosted by coach Nelson Asuncion, Maresciel Yao, and the country’s top badminton siblings Kennie and Vic Asuncion. Directed by Gabs Ramos, the program airs on Studio 23 every Sunday at 11:30 p.m.
The show is co-presented by Smart, Simply Amazing and is supported by PLDT, Bingo Bonanza, the Philippine Badminton Association, Badminton Philippines, Shanghai Bistro, Goldilocks, You Salon and Dr. Joel Mendez.