Where did the game of badminton originate?
It originated in China 2000 years ago. The shuttlecock was made of feathers and was hit with the foot or parts of the body but not with the hands.
Where does the name badminton come from?
It comes from "Badminton" which was the name of the Duke of Beaufort's house in England where his guests used to play the game.
What role did British officers in India play in the development of modern badminton?
In India they used to play a traditional English game called "Battledore and Shuttlecock", to which they added a net. When they retirred they brought it to UK.
When was the first official set of rules for badminton created?
They were first established in Poona (India) in 1873.
What important events took place in England in 1898 and 1899?
In 1898 the first double tournament was organized in England and in 1899 there was firts All England Championship
What were the 9 founding countries of the International Badminton Federation in 1934?
They were England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, Holand, Canada, New Zeland, France
What important milestone did badminton reach in 1992?
Badminton became an Olympic sport in in Barcelona in 1992 (only singles and doubles)
What's special about Badminton as an Olympic sport?
Since Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, Badminton has been the only sport that has mixed doubles events
What are some basic features of the game?
Up to you! (aim, players, equipment, basic rules, shots)
What does the basic equipment of the game consist of?
It includes a raquet (racket), a shuttlecock (also called birdie), a rectangular court (6.1m wide, 13.4m long) and a net (1.55m high).
What makes badminton so special?
It is the fastest racket sport in the world.
How can we prove that badminton is so popular?
It is the second most palyed sport in the world and it is played by 220 million people all around the world.
How many players are there in a badminton match?
There are two players in singles (one player per side); four players in doubles (two players per side)
How many points are needed to win a set (game)?
You need to score 21 points but you must win by at least 2 points.
What is the name of the first shot that starts the game?
It is called the serve.
What is the name of the shot that makes the shuttlecock land close to the net?
It is called a net shot or a net drop (when played from the back of the court)
