Badminton's History and Background

Badminton is an ancient and popular sport that is practiced all over the world under many
names and rules. It dates back over 2000 years to ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia. It was played
by inhabitants of Greece and Egypt, generally known as battledore and shuttlecock as well as in England
and European countries year 1600s.

British military officers introduced modern badminton to British India, where they added a net
to the traditional badminton game. It became well-known in the British garrison town of Poona, which
was then known as Poona or Poonah. In Gloucestershire, where badminton got its name, it was
introduced to the Duke of Beaufort's visitors as 'Badminton.

The International Badminton Federation was founded in 1877. Bath Badminton Club, the First
Badminton Association, and the International Badminton Federation (IBF) or Badminton World
Federation were all founded (BWF). The federation's nine founding members are England, Ireland,
Wales, Holland, Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and France, with India joining as an affiliate
in 1936.

The first IBF tournaments, such as the Thomas Cup, Uber Cup (Women's Team), Sudirman Cup
(Mixed Team), and others, were held in 1948. Badminton was initially displayed during the 1972 Munich
Olympics, and later became a new Olympic sport in 1992 in Barcelona.

Competitive badminton was played indoor court where the shuttlecock is not affected by light
breeze. Singles play on a 44-foot-long, 17-foot-wide badminton court, while doubles play on a 20-foot-
wide court. The net is set up in the middle of the court, 5 feet high and stretching the length of the
court. There is a 4 foot open space all around the court.

In California, the IBF launched a new competition, the Hong Ta Shan Cup. In Germany, a new badminton
variant known as Speed Badminton or Speed minton has recently been developed. This game is played
without the use of a middle net.

The regulations of badminton are fast changing at the moment, and the organization is working to make
it more entertaining for both spectators and players.

Badminton has a long, complex, and fascinating history. It began as a little pastime and has since evolved
into an Olympic sport.