Badminton's history spans ancient civilizations to modern times, evolving from a leisure activity to a globally recognized Olympic sport of agility, here are some things to know.
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Roots back to ancient civilizations like China and Greece, where a game resembling modern badminton was played with shuttlecocks and racket-like objects.
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The modern version of badminton is largely attributed to British military officers stationed in India during the 19th century.
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The name "badminton" is derived from the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England.
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The Badminton Association of England was established in 1893, and standardized rules were introduced to govern the game.
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Badminton gained international recognition in the 1930s, and it was included as a demonstration sport in the 1972 Olympics.
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Badminton's popularity spread worldwide throughout the 20th century, particularly in Asia, where countries like China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
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Over the years, badminton has seen various technological advancements in equipment, playing techniques, strategies etc.