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Questions and Answers
What is the main objective in badminton?
What is the main objective in badminton?
- To hit the shuttlecock over the net at any angle
- To score points by landing the shuttlecock in the opponent's half (correct)
- To hit the shuttlecock as hard as possible
- To keep the shuttlecock in the air for as long as possible
What did the early version of badminton involve using?
What did the early version of badminton involve using?
- A cricket bat and a ball
- A hockey stick and a puck
- A tennis racket and a ball
- A bat or paddle and a shuttlecock (correct)
Which country dominates recent badminton competitions?
Which country dominates recent badminton competitions?
- China (correct)
- India
- Japan
- England
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
What does the game Hanetsuki involve in Japan?
What does the game Hanetsuki involve in Japan?
In which country did retired British officers establish a badminton club in 1875?
In which country did retired British officers establish a badminton club in 1875?
When did badminton become an official Olympic sport?
When did badminton become an official Olympic sport?
What is the standard width of a badminton court for singles matches?
What is the standard width of a badminton court for singles matches?
What is the scoring system used in badminton?
What is the scoring system used in badminton?
Which cup was the first global tournament in badminton?
Which cup was the first global tournament in badminton?