Russian president Dmitri Medvedev has – for once – stolen the limelight from his prime minister Vladimir Putin. Nope, not with sparkling diplomacy, stunning economic skills or charismatic oration. Medvedev has grabbed the world’s attention for his dedication to badminton. So which politician would you play sport with?

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1. French president Nicolas Sarkozy. The British Telegraph suggests that Sarkozy’s jogging skills are linked to his political success. You shouldn’t have any problem keeping up then

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2. José María Aznar. Southern Spanish sun is just one reason for a game of padel tennis with the former Spanish prime minister. Other reasons include… Um… Okay, so southern Spanish sun might be the main reason

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3. Medvedev. Coming just after Putin announced he would run for president next year, Medvedev’s championing of the shuttlecock suggests disillusionment with the world of politics and a retreat into his private world. You have to pity that puppy dog face

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4. Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin. Seriously, there are so many reasons to have a round of judo with this guy. Let’s just not call that competition friendly

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5. German chancellor Angela Merkel. Let’s face it, the world’s most powerful woman has got it right. Skip those lengths in the swimming pool and head straight to the sauna

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