BADMINTON
Prepared By: Group 1

REPORTERS
Zyre Abrera
Elijah Andrino
FejayApostol
Josephine Ruth Batiquin
Mary Grace Morre
Ryan James Pitogo
Larah Soco
Janlloyd Suello

INTRODUCTION TO
BADMINTON

WHAT IS BADMINTON?
• Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two
opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs
(doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a
rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score
points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so
that it passes over the net and lands in their
opponents’ half of the court. Each side may only strike
the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A
rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor.

WHAT IS BADMINTON?
• The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered projectile whose
unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently
from the balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the
feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock
to decelerate more rapidly than a ball. Shuttlecocks have a
much higher top speed, when compared to other racquet
sports. Because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind,
competitive badminton is played indoors. Badminton is also
played outdoors as a casual recreational activity, often as a
garden or beach game.

WHAT IS BADMINTON?
• Since 1992, badminton has been an Olympic sport with five events: men’s and
women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, in which
each pair consists of a man and a woman. At high levels of play, the sport
demands excellent fitness: players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength,
speed and precision. It is also a technical sport, requiring good motor
coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements.

HISTORY &
DEVELOPMENT OF
BADMINTON

• The history goes way back to the mid-1800’s when British
Army officers stationed in India created the game. Although
other connections and influences may have come from India
& China with many versions of the game being played in the
Far East by children for centuries.
• A badminton-like game was known in ancient Greece and
Egypt – a game called battledore and shuttlecock – in which
two players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with
tiny rackets.
HISTORY

• The game was played in India during the 18th Century, at
which time it was called “Poona”. In the 1860s it was adopted
by British Army officers stationed in India. The officers took
the game back to England, where it became a success at a
party given by the Duke of Beaufort in 1873 at his estate
called “Badminton” in Gloucestershire.
• A variation of Badminton which has been developed only
recently, Speed Badminton or Speedminton, is played
without a net, and is gaining popularity, especially in Germany.
HISTORY

• When a net was added the game became a competitive sport
called "Poona". Although a small woolen ball would be used
at first, soon the shuttlecock took over. Around the 1870s the
rules and regulations were drawn up.
• When India was still a British Colony badminton was played
mostly by the British military officers.
• The game made it’s way back to England when army officers
returned home around 1873. The story goes that following a
Badminton House lawn party held by the Duke of Beaufort
some of his guests played a game of “The Badminton Game”.
HISTORY

• The bat was initially referred to as "Battledore". Battledore
and shuttlecock was a rather simple outdoor game.
• Both players were just required to keep the shuttlecock in the
air as long as possible, preventing it from touching the
ground.
• Battledore and shuttlecock was then brought back to
introduced to the upper class community.
HOW THE NAME BADMINTON CAME ABOUT

• Eventually the game was
officially introduced to the
guests of the Duke of
Beaufort at his house.
• Interestingly, the house was
called BADMINTON. The
English really loved the
game, and you can guess
how the sport got its name
“Badminton”.
HOW THE NAME BADMINTON CAME ABOUT

Quick facts on the development of the sport and history of
badminton:
• Official rules were developed after the game was introduced
to the people in England.
• The FIRST open badminton tournament was held at Guildford,
England in 1898
• The FIRST All England Badminton Championships was held the
following year.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BADMINTON

• The FIRST official Badminton World Championships was held
in 1977.
• Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.
• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) introduced the
Badminton Super Series events in 2007 to further promote the
sport.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BADMINTON

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