Badminton, origins and rules
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.