/* 
 * 🦅 Falcon Badminton Club - Master Editorial Blog Stylesheet
 * Aligned with Falcon Club Design System (DESIGN.md)
 * Light Theme: White / Soft Light Gray background with Crimson Red (#c71010) accents,
 * Montserrat headings, Playfair Display italic accents, DM Sans body copy.
 */

:root {
  /* Brand Crimson Red Tokens */
  --red: #c71010;
  --red-dark: #9E0B22;
  --red-light: #FF2E4E;
  --red-50: #FFF0F2;
  --red-100: #FFD6DB;
  --red-15: rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.15);
  --red-08: rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.08);

  /* Surface & Neutrals */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --grey-50: #F8F9FC;
  --grey-100: #E6E6EE;
  --grey-200: #D0D0D8;
  --grey-300: #B0B0B8;
  --grey-500: #5C5C64;
  --grey-700: #2D2D35;
  --black: #111114;
  --dark-night: #0F0F14;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-red: 0 12px 28px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.25);
  --shadow-hover: 0 22px 50px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.12);

  --max-w: 1280px;
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --dur: 0.3s;
}

/* ── Container & Utilities ── */
.blog-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.blog-tagline-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--red-08);
  color: var(--red);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--red-15);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-section-title-premium {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-section-title-premium span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--red);
}

.blog-section-sub-premium {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.12rem);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ── Standard Buttons ── */
.blog-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}
.blog-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--red-dark);
  border-color: var(--red-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}

.blog-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.blog-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--black);
}

.blog-btn-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--black);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ── 1. PURE WHITE ELEGANT HERO (WITH BOTTOM WHITE SPACE GAP) ── */
.blog-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 140px 0 120px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.blog-hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-hero-master-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 55px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ── NEO-BRUTALIST BADMINTON RACKET RED PILL BADGE ── */
.blog-hero-brand-pill,
.blog-tagline-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #c71010;
  border: 2px solid #0F0F14;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0F0F14;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-hero-brand-pill:hover,
.blog-tagline-chip:hover {
  transform: translate(-1px, -1px);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0F0F14;
}

.blog-hero-master-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.4vw, 4.0rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.blog-hero-master-title span {
  color: var(--red);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c71010 0%, #9E0B22 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.blog-hero-master-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Micro Proof Badges Strip */
.blog-hero-proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-hero-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
}
.blog-hero-proof-item svg {
  color: var(--red);
}

.blog-hero-master-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Clean Professional Spotlight Card (Balanced Scale) */
.blog-hero-mag-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-hero-mag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--red-100);
}
.blog-hero-mag-cover {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.blog-hero-mag-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-hero-mag-card:hover .blog-hero-mag-cover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-hero-mag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.blog-hero-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ── 2. SEARCH & FILTER BAR (ENHANCED PROMINENT SIZE) ── */
.blog-sticky-bar {
  position: relative;
  top: auto;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding: 34px 0;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-sticky-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.blog-search-box {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 320px;
}
.blog-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 22px 16px 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.blog-search-box input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--red-15);
}
.blog-search-box svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.blog-filter-selects {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-filter-selects select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  padding: 15px 46px 15px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  background-color: var(--white);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230F0F14' stroke-width='2.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 22px center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-filter-selects select:focus, .blog-filter-selects select:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C8102E' stroke-width='2.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  outline: none;
}
.blog-clear-btn {
  background: #FFF0F2;
  color: var(--red);
  border: 1.5px solid #FFC2CB;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-clear-btn:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
}

/* ── 3. FEATURED ARTICLES SECTION ── */
.blog-featured-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--grey-50);
}
.blog-featured-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.blog-feat-hero-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-feat-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--red-100);
}
.blog-feat-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-feat-hero-card:hover .blog-feat-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.blog-feat-hero-content {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-feat-sub-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.blog-feat-sub-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-feat-sub-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--red-100);
}
.blog-feat-sub-thumb {
  width: 130px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── 4. CATEGORIES HORIZONTAL CARDS ── */
.blog-categories-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(190px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.blog-cat-card {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-cat-card:hover, .blog-cat-card.active {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.blog-cat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red-08);
  color: var(--red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-cat-card:hover .blog-cat-icon, .blog-cat-card.active .blog-cat-icon {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.blog-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.blog-cat-count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── 5. LATEST ARTICLES GRID ── */
.blog-latest-section {
  padding: 130px 0;
  background: var(--grey-50);
}
.blog-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.blog-article-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--red-100);
}
.blog-card-cover-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-article-card:hover .blog-card-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-bookmark-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--black);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-bookmark-btn:hover, .blog-bookmark-btn.active {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-article-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--red);
}
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-500);
}
.blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
}
.blog-card-author img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.blog-card-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.blog-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-stat-item.like-btn:hover, .blog-stat-item.like-btn.liked {
  color: var(--red);
}

/* ── 6. TRENDING ARTICLES ── */
.blog-trending-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.blog-trending-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-trending-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red-100);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.blog-trending-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--red);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-trending-card:hover .blog-trending-number {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── 7. COACH'S CORNER ── */
.blog-coach-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: #FAFAFC;
  color: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-coach-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--red-light) 100%);
}
.blog-coach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
.blog-coach-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.blog-coach-portrait-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.blog-coach-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  color: var(--black);
}
.blog-coach-quote-box {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #09090b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* ── 8. FIRE 🔥 PLAYER SUCCESS STORIES ── */
.blog-success-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  position: relative;
}

/* Success Stats Bar Strip (Membership Red Card Style) */
.blog-success-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, #990c22 100%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-success-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-success-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -12px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 70%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.blog-success-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.blog-success-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Hero Featured Success Card */
.blog-success-hero-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.blog-success-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.12);
}
.blog-success-hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.blog-success-hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.blog-success-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid #0F0F14;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0F0F14;
}

.blog-success-hero-body {
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-success-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-success-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--red);
}
.blog-success-img-row {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-success-img-row img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-success-card:hover .blog-success-img-row img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ── 9. VIDEO ARTICLES ── */
.blog-videos-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.blog-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.blog-video-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.12);
}
.blog-video-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
}
.blog-video-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.blog-video-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(199, 16, 16,0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-video-card:hover .blog-video-play-icon {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  background: var(--red-light);
}

/* ── 10. BADMINTON LEARNING SERIES ── */
.blog-learning-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-learning-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.blog-learning-card {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-learning-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── 11. NEWSLETTER SECTION ── */
.blog-newsletter-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--red-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-newsletter-box {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.blog-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 32px auto 16px;
}
.blog-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
}
.blog-newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
}

/* ── 12. COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS ── */
.blog-community-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--grey-50);
}
.blog-community-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.blog-forum-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.blog-forum-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-forum-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ── 13. SOCIAL MEDIA FEED ── */
.blog-social-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.blog-social-item {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-social-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-social-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-social-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.blog-social-item:hover .blog-social-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── 14. TAG CLOUD ── */
.blog-tags-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
}
.blog-tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-tag-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-tag-pill:hover, .blog-tag-pill.active {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}

/* ── 15. AUTHORS SECTION ── */
.blog-authors-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-author-card {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-author-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border: 3px solid var(--red);
}

/* ── 16. FAQ ACCORDION ── */
.blog-faq-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--grey-50);
}
.blog-faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.blog-faq-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-faq-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--black);
}
.blog-faq-arrow {
  color: var(--red);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-faq-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── 17. MEMBERSHIP RED CTA ── */
.blog-membership-cta-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-membership-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 36px auto 40px;
}
.blog-benefit-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ── 18. FINAL CLOSING CTA ── */
.blog-final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.05) 0%, #ffffff 70%), #ffffff;
  color: var(--black);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}

/* ── 19. FULLPAGE ARTICLE READER VIEW ── */
.article-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 0;
}
.article-modal-overlay.active {
  display: block;
}
.article-modal-container {
  background: var(--white);
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow-y: visible;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: none;
  color: var(--black);
}
.article-modal-close-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  right: 32px;
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.article-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.article-reader-content {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 24px 120px;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
  .blog-hero-text p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .blog-hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .blog-featured-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-coach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-learning-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-authors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-social-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blog-community-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-trending-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-success-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-learning-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-authors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-social-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-reader-content { padding: 24px; }
}

/* ── 20. ABSOLUTE WHITE LIGHT THEME OVERRIDES ── */
.blog-btn-dark {
  background: var(--red) !important;
  border-color: var(--red) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

footer {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--grey-500) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200) !important;
  padding: 80px 0 36px !important;
}

footer .footer-brand-text {
  color: var(--grey-500) !important;
}

footer .footer-col-title {
  color: #09090b !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

footer .footer-links a {
  color: var(--grey-500) !important;
}

footer .footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--red) !important;
}

footer .social-btn {
  background: var(--grey-50) !important;
  color: #09090b !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200) !important;
}

footer .social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--red) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-color: var(--red) !important;
}

footer .footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200) !important;
  color: var(--grey-500) !important;
}

/* ── 21. REDESIGNED PLAYER & COACH DISCUSSIONS ── */
.discussion-wrapper {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding-top: 48px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.discussion-header-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.discussion-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.discussion-title-group h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.discussion-count-badge {
  background: var(--red);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.discussion-live-pulse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1.5px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: discussionPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes discussionPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.discussion-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}

.discussion-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--grey-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.discussion-tab-btn.active,
.discussion-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.discussion-composer-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.discussion-composer-card:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.08);
}

.composer-user-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.composer-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red-50);
  color: var(--red);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.composer-meta-inputs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

.composer-input {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--black);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.composer-input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.1);
}

.composer-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--black);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 95px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.composer-textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.1);
}

.composer-quick-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.composer-quick-tag {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.composer-quick-tag:hover {
  background: var(--red-50);
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.composer-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

/* ── INDIVIDUAL COMMENT CARD ── */
.comment-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.comment-card-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--grey-300);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.comment-card-item.coach-comment {
  background: #fffafa;
  border: 2px solid rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(199, 16, 16, 0.06);
}

.comment-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.comment-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey-100);
  color: var(--grey-800);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.comment-role-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.role-coach {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.role-player {
  background: var(--grey-100);
  color: var(--grey-800);
}

.role-verified {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

.comment-time {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comment-body-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #374151;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.comment-action-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  padding-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.comment-upvote-btn {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.comment-upvote-btn:hover,
.comment-upvote-btn.upvoted {
  background: var(--red-50);
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: var(--red);
}

.comment-reply-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.comment-reply-btn:hover {
  color: var(--red);
}

.comment-replies-nest {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--red-100);
}