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Denmark hosted the World Badminton Championships in May 1999 and is one of the top badminton-playing nations in the world. Local stars include Camilla Martin (1999 World Champion) and Peter Gade. Windsurfing (known as boardsailing) is also hugely popular. Football and handball are favourite team sports; FC København (website: www.fck.dk) is the local football team (tel: (35) 433 131 for tickets) and plays at the national stadium - Parken. The club was created in 1992 from the merger of B1903 and KB clubs in an attempt to create a focus in Copenhagen for spectator and sponsor interest.

Badminton: Courts are available for Dkk100 per hour, at Grøndal Centret, Hyidkildevej 64 (tel: (38) 341 109).

Golf: Enthusiasts can practise their swing for Dkk126 per hour at the pay and play Copenhagen Indoor Golf Centre, Refshalevej 177B, Store Stålhal S 2 (tel: (32) 544 332). Facilities include an 800m (2624ft) put-and-chip course, 60 driving ranges, a shop and a cafÉ. Pay and play is also available for Dkk15-200 at Smørum Golfcenter, Skebjergvej 46, 2765 Smørum (tel: (44) 970 111).

Gym and leisure centres: Fitness Club Skala, Vesterbrogade 2E (tel: (33) 321 002; fax: (33) 147 765; e-mail: fitness-club-skala@get2net.dk; website: www.fitnessnet.dk) offers day passes for Dkk75. Ny Form, Blegdamsvej 32 (tel: (35) 393 804) offers a ten-visit pass from Dkk450.

Sailing: Boats can be rented from Copenhagen Boat Charter, Rosenborggade 10 (tel: (33) 930 333).

Squash: Nørrebro Hallen, Bragesgade 5 (tel: (35) 831 001), provides squash courts for Dkk65 per hour.

Swimming: Good beaches near the city include Bellevue and Charlottenlund to the north, and Amager Beach and the Beach Park to the south. There is an open-air pool in Fælledparken, Borgmester Jensens AllÉ 50 (tel: (35) 390 804).

Tennis: Indoor and outdoor courts can be hired for Dkk130-145 per hour at B93, Svanemølleanlægget, Ved Sporsløjfen 10 (tel: (39) 271 890). Hotel Mercur, Vester Farimagsgade 17 (tel: (33) 125 711), allows non-residents to use its outdoor courts for Dkk130 per hour. Københavns Boldklub, Peter Bangsvej 15 (tel: (38) 714 180) charges non-members Dkk115-135 per person.

Windsurfing: Amager Surf (tel: (32) 848 300) on Amager beach is open all year.



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