Which of the following sports does NOT include a ball?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Badminton -
Badminton is the only sport among the given options that does not use a ball:
Cricket: It uses a leather or tennis ball.
Hockey: It uses a ball made of hard plastic or composite material.
Soccer: As the name suggests, it uses a large air-filled ball.
Badminton: It uses a shuttlecock, commonly called a "bird."
Shuttlecock: It is usually made of 16 feathers from a duck or goose.
Racket: It is much lighter and has a net than the bat/stick used in ball sports.
Competition: The Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) are badminton's most prestigious team competitions.