Playing Badminton In China For The First Time

[@bronnedytoc]

Love ❤ the picture of you 2 as kids! Talk about best friends for life !

[@jiminy2731]

Sometimes you're watching them for badminton, sometime it feels like a travel blog 😂😎

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha, is that a good or bad thing? 👀🙈

[@jiminy2731]

@@BadmintonInsight Definitely a good thing! Looking forward to the Mairs tour HK !

[@saigonbaby]

I think it is a bad thing because it is always the early rounds.

[@aniketvchitale2456]

@@BadmintonInsight Good thing ofc!!

[@vaibhavi990]

Yes, really enjoyed

[@法红邱]

Hi guys, I am a Chinese native and I am so glad that you guys enjoyed our country, china has been doing it’s best to make the travel experience better for foreigners, thank you for visiting our country, your match was amazing🎉, thank you😊.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much - we hope to be back one day soon 😊

[@monkeywatcher]

Awesome video editing skills! This doesn't feel like amateur videos anymore. You've come a long way and I hope you continue to progress much further.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That means so much thank you 🙏🏼 glad you’re all noticing the improvements we’re trying to make ☺️

[@espymu]

I just want both Jenny and Greg to do well in all the tournaments they participate in. My wish is to see them entering a Finals in any tournaments in 2024.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😁🏸💪🏼

[@tashvistime5831]

I am certain that they well. No doubt

[@chubbee_boi2086]

Great vlog as always Greg and Jenny! Just wanted to make a small video suggestion: Your videos on how some players are unbeatable (Viktor, Zheng/Huang) are very entertaining and informative, perhaps you could consider making one on Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan? Being a 4 time world champion and then winning a Super 1000 tournament straight after a 3rd consecutive world title isn't an easy achievement 😅, and I'm sure lots of people would want to know more about their game! Keep up the great work and good luck to you in your upcoming tournaments!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! 😁 Yes great suggestion, we love watching their matches too! 🔥🏸

[@espymu]

They need Zheng as their translator 😅

[@joshuagan_12]

Hi Greg and Jenny! Even tho I'm from Malaysia, but I've been rooting for you guys since the start at Hong Kong Viktor open! Just wanna say that congrats for winning over the Malaysia team. Great job and continue the good work 💪

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you very much that’s so kind of you 😃

[@tarim9777]

That noodles with chopsticks scene was hilarious🤣. Poor Greg, I feed bad for him and in parallel I had to laugh so much. Love you guys ❤. We say that practice or play with best players is great to improve yourselve, so if you played top pairs, you will see your progress soon. Specially with your positive attitude and willing to improve yourselve and youtube badminton community. Cheers and looking forward to win some matches at Hong Kong! 🔥🏸

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha 🤣🥢 and thank you so much, that means a lot!

[@williamlee5158]

I'm so happy to see you guys join the tournament in China. I have been watching your KZbin channel for 2 years and I do learn a lot badminton skills from your channel. Sorry my hometown can’t use the internet which is really annoying. Really like your economic spirit to be modest and hard-working.hope you can go further in HK.

[@malinduwenushka6979]

Yeah Seo and Cheo was on fire in the world championship. Seo won the both doubles titles too. Love you two. Keep it up.❤️

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes, he’s been playing amazing 😱🔥

[@zmollon]

Another great blog. The level of competition available daily is so important. For my elementary badminton team last year everyone improved so much as we played so often. In my school board we had the best girls singles player, best male single, best girls double and second best, best mixed double and 3rd best, best boys doubles. Playing against one another every day for nearly 6 months paid off. A lot of extra time volunteering as a coach but worth it

[@ClarkDroneFilms]

Nothing like exploring a new country and not knowing the language at all, loved my 2 family trips to China Sorry to hear about the match but glad to hear you guys enjoyed your time there 🙌🏼

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😃 Yes it was a lot of fun!

[@RichuPog]

1:52 I don’t know why timelapse of Greg jumping is so funny 😂😂😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha 😆

[@fabricew3972]

Incredibly ‘insightful’ vlog once again! You do so well editing them in such a short period of time 😲 Yesterday I was watching some of your tutorials back and they are so useful thank you 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much, we try our best!! And that's great to hear you are enjoying the tutorials - we have lots more to come soon 😀

[@DLeong1]

Another revelatory insight; I never knew you had not been to China till now! And secondly, that you two had been playing badminton together in your teens? Wonderful

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha I know - very happy we finally got to play there ☺️💪🏼

[@maysiphanh]

Thank you for sharing Greg & Jenny. As always, love the vlogs.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you like them!😁

[@yurekfabianek1232]

absolutely love your vlogs! One can really see, how you live for the sport of badminton as well as living your dream at the same time. Also, your videos and content have motivated me to have more fun with the game and train harder. So to me, you are truly inspirational. So thanks for that, safe journey and all the best for Hong Kong. The results will come your way eventually, and already playing at this level is quiet an achievement 🙂

[@Sunflower.021]

Love you guys SO much!! You honestly do so much for growing badminton. I love your vlogs the most as we get to see what happens behind the scenes that no one else shows. Can’t wait for your next one 😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much ☺️🙏🏼🏸

[@richmonddineros4116]

What makes your video tutorials very effective for me are your relatability and humility. Unlike those top badminton players who seemed to be unreachable to players like myself, you can easily connect to your viewers so much so that we'll feel the same way whenever we play. Congrats still!

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s very kind, thank you ☺️🙏🏼

[@varunkamath-nx6kj]

I'm a a badminton player whose 12 years old. Your videos have helped me to improve so much! Love from India!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Awesome 💪🏼🏸

[@grenoble11]

As always I love your positive perspective and energy as pro players and ambassadors to the game. On my first day in China, I had so much difficulty getting from the airport to my hotel. When I PRINTED my itinerary, the hotel address was in English, but the Chinese characters didn't properly convert (they were simply black blocks). At the airport, the tourist desk suggested I take a bus into the city. I did so and got dropped off at some random bus station. There, I tried to get a taxi to drive me to the hotel. 4 taxis stopped but wouldn't take the fare because they didn't understand the English name and address of my hotel. Eventually, one boldly did pick me up but didn't know where the hotel was. He would shout out to the people on the street for assistance. Eventually, I got to my hotel. Fortunately, I withdrew RMBs from the airport ATM and was able to order lunch and dinner by pointing at what I wanted. This was over 10 years ago, and I didn't have a smart phone with a SIM care or cool apps. I ended up spending a month in China; it was good trip with good people.

[@chrisc3895]

Well just cant wait for the comment section to be filled with "Greg and Jenny never dissapoints!"

[@idiotidiot1217]

They really don’t!

[@christong4193]

Being a Chinese myself I am glad that you enjoyed your stay in China.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😃

[@hayleyurie3997]

how does it feel being God's favorite when it comes to love life LOL That photo of you two together when you were kids made this heartwarming

[@WorldCupU--INA]

your channel is quite different from other badminton channels because you guys also show the human side of badminton players, like trying local foods from every country, and how the travel is going, very good job! greetings from Indonesia ❤.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you, we’re glad you like it! Lots more to come 😃

[@jarrodsplace]

4th seed first up is a tough ask and those two are playing amazingly well. Onwards to the next tournament. Thanks for the amazing content. So engaging and entertaining.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much ☺️ and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@astronoteek1512]

It's great to see you guys climibing up in the rankings and "unlocking" new tournaments. You two are also fantastic ambassadors of the sport. Quick question : who do you train the most with, outside of team UK athletes ? Thank you for everything !

[@domg6614]

Love you guys, keep doing videos about your experience, big inspiration for the new generation of players :)

[@kymlau9198]

Awesome video as always and Greg-aka Wizard is at it again :D - 4:40 and 9:30 Looked like an awesome place to visit.

[@priyakapoor8738]

Pretty good behind-the-scenes video, so much information there! I like your channel a lot, I hear you guys got married heartiest congratulations on that! ❤ Keep up with the channel, in fact even after you retire from Badminton keep posting silly stuff it's delightful :) Much love from India!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much 😁🏸 we’ll try our best!

[@calyeung574]

Fan from Hong Kong says Hi! Can't wait to watch you guys play in person!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah awesome! Hope to hear you cheering for us 😉

[@jeremycling]

i am so excited to hear you guys are coming to hk i will be going to watch the hong kong openn hopefully i can catch you guys playing

[@BadmintonInsight]

Awesome! Hopefully see you there 😁💪🏼

[@daisyzhong2181]

WOW, you guys came to China! Very welcome! Did you have a good time? 😀Hope can see you guys in Shenzhen city!

[@kayosaber1816]

amazing video. you guys inspire many people. keep doing what your doing!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@KateBlackbourn]

it is my dream to one day play as well as you guys do!! thank you for your vids, they really help me to be a better player. the victor shop looked so cool😍

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s awesome to hear ☺️🏸 and yeah it was!!

[@gamelifer234]

Just saw your match against Yap/Siow. Super exciting. The last few points in the 3rd set is one of the most exciting set I've seen. Congrats on the win!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you very much it was very close indeed!!

[@kevinli2574]

Nanjing is where I went to Uni and Changzhou is 50km from my hometown. Best wishes to you!

[@Awkw04]

10:39 Greg your chopstick skills are unmatched 😂😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣🙈

[@Ericiscool123]

Hope to see you in Hong Kong!加油!(It means good luck)

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Eric! 😁🔥

[@lukacheng8348]

Thank you for your contribution for badminton and look forward to come to china next time! Still lots of delicious foods &interesting views!

[@aturku]

Congrats you guys make it to R16 Hongkong Open 2023. What a thrilling match at the end of third set

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you very much that’s so kind of you 😃

[@kentllee]

Good luck in Hong Kong. I’m sure you’ll feel more at home there as you’ll be able to order food without too much difficulty. You’ll also get plenty of support from the locals.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks! 😁💪🏼

[@Phiz787]

Oh man! We just missed you. We went to watch our first ever open (my wife is Chinese) so we got tickets for SF and Finals. We could have helped you with food/Chinese 😂 The hall was awesome, and it was so fun to watch pros play in person. It's so different from TV.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes it’s so good watching live 🤩

[@danielkimia2004]

Thank you Jenny & Greg for always share your excitement on badminton. Would you share to us how to carry badminton rackets safely when you travelled?

[@zi_sports_77]

1:52 Reminds me of when players are trying to jump high with the spacebar but is stuck at this motion 😂😂

[@krizjiancirculado3377]

ILY GUYSS always an inspiration

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much ☺️ very kind of you!

[@raoanwar178]

please make a detailed video about pronation and exercises to improve pronation for better forehand swing.

[@wesselbs5795]

Always love to see you guys interacting and practicing with Robin and Selena, as I’m from the netherlands too❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah awesome! ☺️ they’re both lovely!

[@tinkerfy]

5:13 Is Greg trying to knit for the 1st time? hahahaha

[@BadmintonInsight]

😂😂

[@iTolquhon]

I've known about your channel for a while, but only started watching you today. Great variety of content and the production value is clearly getting better. Also, you guys are adorable! 🥰 Consider me a new subscriber and Patreon - and I hope to see you at the Denmark Open next month!

[@vincentlepez3200]

Ah great you guys now are touring around the world and facing the best opponents. You’ll get there I’m sure, and I’m looking forward to seeing your next vlogs, which I enjoy as much as your tech videos.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@hengzhengming8451]

Damn Greg saying thank you in chinese was absolutely spot on🤩

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah yay 😁

[@CaiCai-]

I saw the hotpot in your pre-prepared guide, but not in the later vlog! What a pity! China's food is so diverse 🍜🍲🦪🍡🍛🌯🥮🧋and I really wanted to treat you guys more of it! Next time you come to China you can have a fan meeting!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Yes we tried lots of different Chinese food, but more after the tournament (after we lost) as we didn’t want to upset our stomach 😅

[@videolovernie8248]

Bravo, it is so cool! Love your sharing of first trip to China. Greg, you needed to do a two finger split with the chopsticks just like you do two foot split with badminton🙂

[@yangbadminlog]

Love ur editing style! Really nice and interesting vlog, would love to see more!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much!

[@xiangyili4265]

At 2:51, in the store at the back, the "Maotai" wine is super good, you shoud try it

[@subashchandradas3133]

I really wana see you in the Qtrs / Semis of upcoming super series. Its been a long wait. Plz practice hard to get into this.

[@BadmintonInsight]

We’re trying 🤪

[@subashchandradas3133]

@@BadmintonInsight Greg and Jenny ... really delighted to see you Into the 2nd round of Hongkong Open. Wat a match that was. It was nerve thrilling 21-21. And the way you guys pulled from 13-17 in 3rd set was simply phenomenal.🥰🥰🥰. Love for Jenny to her Front Court play 🏸🏸 and Greg with his Deceptions and Cross drives. Best of Luck for the next rounds matches 💞💞. Greg plz serve when u r fully sure to serve. I saw yr serve at 22-22 😜😜😜

[@brainwave0274]

Hi Greg and Jenny! Welcome to Hong Kong! Have been following you guys' channel for a while and love you guys! I managed to get a ticket for this Friday, really wish to see you guys there! Good luck!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😁

[@promitc2365]

Great video chaps, looking forward to more.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😀 More to come!

[@Maverick_987]

Lovely volg again, thanks Greg and Jenny

[@BadmintonInsight]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@toara]

5:11 has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a while 😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣🙈👀

[@madhurijoshi50]

Great vlog!!! ❤ Shows diversity in culture. Amazing to see the scots using chopsticks 🥢😮 very well played. You challenged them with your deceptive play but it was their day. Welldone !!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@saroshkumar00]

Feels so good to see my teachers at such level! Hats off!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😁🏸

[@met9104]

Love the vid, you make badminton so good

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you so much 😀

[@SanjayBarua]

forever going to cheer for the Mairs !! love your vids and positivity ! More power to youse !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you ☺️

[@mukhtarahmad342]

Thanks for an amazing video. Good luck in Hong Kong. You're both having such a positive effect on badminton globally. Every time I watch a video, it inspires me to train and play more badminton. Keep up the great work. Good luck again in Hong Kong ❤

[@BadmintonInsight]

Wow thank you so much, that is amazing to hear 😊

[@ZeroSOFInfinity]

The way Greg tried to eat the noodles was really too funny though....

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣🙈🥢

[@bulkyevee]

Nice video. i hope someday you will cover a video on how to cope with playing conditions at different venues. Maybe the aspect of how you cope with wind, draft etc. And also how do you mentally prepare against higher seeded opponents.

[@Major774]

Wonderful video as always, thank you. A positive mindset, as taught by yourselves… look to improve next time. I am no where near advance level, but still look at the positives to improve my own game.

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s a good attitude to have 💪🏼

[@rynally7442]

Whenever I see you guys play I can’t wait for the vlog! 😂

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah glad you enjoy them 😃

[@t.x6773]

Sending love from CN and i really wish you two can reach more in the future. so weirdly i mostly learning lots of tactics from your channel not via Chinese videos but anw all the best of luck!⭐⭐🎉

[@yuzeli2303]

You definitely should ask Zheng Siwei how to order food. If you see his vlog, EVERY piece is about food, haha!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha! He does love his food 😆

[@limweeming9212]

You guys played well! I’ll see you next week in Hong Kong Greg and Jenny! Always a big fan of yours.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah awesome! Hope we can hear you cheering for us 🤪

[@arsonchildhitsdesk9295]

Greg being given a Peppa fork is the funniest thing ever.

[@BadmintonInsight]

🤣it was needed

[@WhatWhereWhy2012]

Very nice blog. Very inspirational. I always wanted to visit China but sorry about the match.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks! 😁🙏🏼

[@Ton653]

Tysm for making me want to play badminton again. Now I will become champion of my school for you. You don't know how much you influence me Greg&Jenny. ❤❤❤

[@Ton653]

Also can you do analysis on Kunlavut vs Kodai match?

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s amazing 😃🔥

[@rusticbox9908]

Hi!, I hope you'll read this. Pleasure meeting you at the Heathrow baggage belts if you still remember me coming up to you to say "Hi" catching you off guard after a long flight. 😂 Glad you guys had fun in China & Hong Kong. 👍

[@hignfy]

I love the behind the scenes look at pro tournaments. How do you deal with hotels an flights on a budget, since you don't know how long you'd be there? Do you just extend your stay if needed, or is there a pool of hotel room prearranged for players? That sounds stressful in a new country with no friends or family as a backup.

[@ocgpbadmintongym1248]

Love the positive attitude and energy from both of you. Keep it up.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks, we’ll try 😁

[@yashdeepratnam4793]

First comment btw I improved my technique, game sense by watching your videos. your videos helps a lot to improve overall game so please keep posting these types of videos. THANK YOU GREG & JENNY

[@BadmintonInsight]

That’s great to hear! We will be back to the tutorials when we get back from Asia don’t worry - we have lots of hopefully useful ones planned 😊

[@SuperMentoll]

Great Vid! Hope your other games will be your best ones !

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks 😃

[@BadmintonBecky]

Great vlog, glad to see you guys had fun in China! But yeah, you NEED wechat (and wechat pay) to exist. Life here is super convenient when you do. (Foreigners can add foreign credit cards to it so you pay with wechat but it goes to your CC.) Hope you got a chance to do a little traveling cause that plane ride is loooong so gotta make it worth it. Good luck in Hong Kong!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Becky! Yeah we tried adding a card to our WeChat on the 2nd or 3rd day but it kept getting declined so we gave up and just used cash 😅

[@fengshi4284]

​@@BadmintonInsightAlipay can accept international cards.

[@angboonhiong7645]

Through the loss you both gain the experience to be better against such opponents. Keep it up! Love the vlog.

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you ☺️

[@alancmchan]

Really enjoy these Vlogs! Should do more back in the UK even just a ‘normal’ day of training and stuff. 🔥

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks Alan ☺️🏸 and yes probably, but we think our daily lives are boring & nobody would want to watch that (this is potentially our own imposter syndrome though haha)

[@wumingwai]

I like your videos!!! Welcome to Hong Kong! I have a ticket for Thursday game! Can't wait to see the tournament LIVE ! I am looking forward to see you playing on the court on Thursday! I know the competition is tough, I have confident on you guys, CHARGE !!!!! especially the draw result is not bad this time... Good Luck!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much! See you tonight, hope we can hear you cheering for us 😜😂

[@wumingwai]

@@BadmintonInsight Congratulations 🎉🎉 It was an amazing game to watch live on TV last night. Amazing performance even on a slippery floor💪. It was emotional to see u guys winning the deuce, it was so close...... I was so so happy 😂😂. See you tonight, I will shout as loud as possible to charge for you. Good Luck! CHARGE !! 💪💪

[@ww.7827]

Hope you both had a very good first experience in China, and more to follow 🤞 中国欢迎您 👏😁

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you! 😃

[@asaarashi8713]

Congratulations to u for winning tonight's match. I am your fan from Hong Kong

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you so much 😁

[@risistor318]

A pepper pig kids fork!!! ROFL!!!🤣 I’m sorry but that was hilarious! And that pic of you both as KIDS!??? The fact you knew each other since then, have been playing together and you got married…that is a true romance and wonderful 😊 Great video!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Hahaha thanks a lot! 😁😁

[@chungchishun4b064]

Today I saw u guys playing although u lost but it was fun to watch and very entertaining

[@fahrezakhairul]

Hi Greg and Jenny! Great works on the tournament. I just wanna ask you two about how you overcome bad results in tournament. I mean, you guys so strong mentally and even after a lost still keeping the moods to the viewers. But beside the question, hopefully you two enjoy everywhere you competing in new places 🙌🏽

[@Michael-xg3pz]

The throwback photo is so cute!!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha 😁

[@panglimatiger8330]

I can't with Peppa pig fork😂

[@liesjuliati6580]

Man, you are now in the Premier League of badminton! Congrats for both of you!

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thanks ☺️

[@galaxygaming2699]

Hey. Love the Videos keep it up and it really helps

[@BadmintonInsight]

Thank you very much 😃 We will do!

[@mikaelcan441]

Welcome to HK! Hope to see you guys on the court in the coming days. I'm sure you'll have a much easier time ordering and paying for food here :) Reach out for food recs haha

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha thanks 😁💪🏼

[@robertohu3151]

welcome to China and enjoy the games, foodies

[@lucassu9099]

I’m from Beijing and I am so familiar with those red chairs at T3😂 glad you’ve been there

[@BadmintonInsight]

Haha 😆

[@stephenho2042]

Just saw your match at HK Open Vs Malaysian opponents. Well done mate!😊

[@BadmintonInsight]

Ah thank you very much that’s so kind of you 😃

[@keepfree1998]

Welcome to China!

[@kanuni6294]

Looking forward to seeing you guys playing here in Hong Kong in a few days ❤‍🔥

[@BadmintonInsight]

Can't wait!