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The aim of this study was to evaluate of some physical and physiological characteristics of Turkish and Foreign National Badminton Team Players. The study was participated by 50 players from Turkish team 12 males and 11 females , from foreign team 13 females and 14 males . Body mass index, audio and visual reaction times, anaerobic power, body fat percentage and somatotype components of the participants were determined. While visual right hand reaction times of Turkish Male Badminton Players were better than foreign players, other physical parameters were not found as statistically significant between male player groups. While visual left hand reaction times of Turkish Female Badminton Players were better and mesomorphy values were less than foreign players, in other physical parameters a statistically significant difference could not found between female player groups. As a result, physical and physiological characteristics of Turkish and foreign badminton players were similar.

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