A memoir on the fun of playing the sport of badminton, leading to the
development of Scottish national body--with the building of its own hall
and offices--then the international federation with a revolution in the
politics and commercial impact on the worldwide sport. In an extension
to the Olympic movement, the inclusion of badminton in the program of
the Olympic Games is discussed. Reedie was asked to lead the British
Olympic Association, the creation of a logical government structure for
sport in the UK which led to long-awaited funding for facilities and
athletes. Success in performance led to bids to host the Games. The
establishment and the success of the London bid in 2005 was the catalyst
for re-building the East End of London and the success of Team GB, its
athletes and those with disabilities in the Games of 2012. Becoming a
member of the International Olympic Committee moved his experience to
the major sports organization in the world and ultimately to the fury of
Russian doping practices.