Badminton History and Players in Singapore

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What distinguishes Sport Class SL 4 from Sport Class SL 3?

Players in SL 4 cannot participate in walking events.

Players in SL 4 have no impairments.

Players in SL 4 have lesser impairments compared to SL 3. (correct)

Players in SL 4 can only have impairments in one limb.

Which class includes athletes with achondroplasia?

Sport Class SU 5

Sport Class SL 3

Sport Class SH 6 (correct)

Sport Class SL 4

How many total medals did Japan achieve in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020?

9 (correct)

Which of the following countries did not win a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020?

South Korea Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of medals awarded in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020?

42 Signup and view all the answers

Which country is credited with the invention of Jian Zi?

China Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the game Battledore and Shuttlecock?

To keep the shuttlecock in the air without it touching the ground Signup and view all the answers

Which key feature distinguishes Poona from Battledore and Shuttlecock?

It includes a net. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place at the Duke of Beaufort Party in 1873?

The introduction of the game Poona as Badminton Signup and view all the answers

When was the Badminton World Federation (BWF) formally established?

1934 Signup and view all the answers

Which event was founded first?

All England Open Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the most titles in the Thomas Cup?

Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the Sudirman Cup?

Biennial Signup and view all the answers

During which Olympics was badminton formally introduced as a sport?

1992 Barcelona Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tournaments has been held the least number of times?

Commonwealth Games Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement did Singapore's badminton team accomplish in 1949?

They won the inaugural Thomas Cup. Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of next generation players won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Yeo Jia Min and Loh Kean Yew Signup and view all the answers

What sport class requires players to use a wheelchair and often have impairment in both lower limbs and trunk function?

WH1 Signup and view all the answers

What notable competition did Loh Kean Yew win in 2021?

Hylo Open Signup and view all the answers

When did Para Badminton become officially recognized as a sport in the Paralympic Games?

2020 Signup and view all the answers

Which player beat World No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi at the 2019 BWF World Championships?

Yeo Jia Min Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries has Singapore NOT won a Thomas Cup in?

Australia Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first governing body of Para Badminton until 2011?

Para-Badminton World Federation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Badminton in Singapore

Introduced in the early 19th century by British military officers.
The Singapore Badminton Association was formed in 1929.
By the mid-1930s, badminton became popular across Malaya.
Wong Peng Soon, Ong Poh Lim, and Alice Pennefeather were some of the best players from Malaya.
Singapore won the inaugural Thomas Cup in 1949 (England) and retained it in 1952 (Singapore) and 1955 (Singapore).
Singapore won gold in women's singles (2002), mixed doubles (2022) at the Commonwealth Games.
Singapore won silver in mixed team (2002), men's singles & doubles (2014) at the Commonwealth Games.
Singapore won bronze in mixed team (2014) and men's team at the Asia Team Championships (2022)
Singapore qualified for the Thomas Cup 2022.

Next Generation Players

Yeo Jia Min:
- Beat World No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi at the 2019 BWF World Championships.
- Won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Loh Kean Yew:
- Beat Lin Dan in the 2019 Thailand Masters Final.
- Won his first major competition - the 2021 Hylo Open.
- Became the 2021 BWF World Champion.
- Won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Terry Hee & Tan Wei Han (mixed doubles):
- Won their first major competition - the 2022 India Open.
- Won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Para Badminton

Competed internationally since the 1990s.
The first World Championships was in Amersfoort, Netherlands in 1998 and now occurs every 2 years.
Was governed by the Para-Badminton World Federation (PBWF) until 2011.
Became an official Paralympic sport for the first time at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020.

Sport Classes

WH1: Players require a wheelchair to play, with impairment in both lower limbs and trunk function.
WH2: Players require a wheelchair to play, with impairment in one or both lower limbs and minimal or no impairment of the trunk.
SL3: Players must play standing, with impairment in one or both lower limbs and poor walking/running balance.
SL4: Players must play standing, with impairment in one or both lower limbs and minimal impairment in walking/running balance.
SU5: Players have impairment of the upper limbs, either on their playing or non-playing hand.
SH6: Athletes who have achondroplasia, a genetic condition that impacts the development of the limbs.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020

China won most medals (10 total).
Japan won the second most medals (9 total).
Indonesia won the third most medals (6 total).
India won the fourth most medals (4 total).
China won the most gold medals (5 total).

Origins of Badminton

Originated from three countries: China, Greece, and India.

China - Jian Zi

Invented during the Han Dynasty (206 BC).
First game to use a shuttlecock - four feathers fixed into a rubber sole/plastic discs.
How to play: keep a weighted shuttlecock in the air by using their bodies (mainly by kicking), apart from hands.
Minimum number of players: 1.

Battledore and Shuttlecock

Originated more than 2000 years ago.
The oldest racket sport.
It became popular for the European upper class in the 16th-17th Century.
It was played outdoors during warm weather as a recreation activity.
Played indoors sometimes because the shuttlecock is affected by wind due to its lightness.

Battledore and Shuttlecock - A Cooperative Sport

How to play: hit the shuttlecock to each other without letting it touch the ground.
Number of players: 2 or more people.
In 1830, the Somerset family hit the shuttlecock 2117 times consecutively.

India – Poona

Started in the 1860s.
Battledore and Shuttlecock, but with a net.
The British army modified this game in India and took the equipment back to England.

Poona → Badminton

At the Duke of Beaufort party in 1873.
- The event occurred in Badminton.
- Poona became known as the “Badminton game.”

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Founded in 1934.
- The Badminton Association was founded in England in 1893 and became responsible for the rules of the game.
- The IBF (International Badminton Federation) was formed as a global governing body, taking over the Badminton Association.
- Renamed the BWF (Badminton World Federation) in 2006.
- Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Major Tournaments

Thomas Cup (1948)
All England (1899)
Uber Cup (1956)
Commonwealth Games (1966)
World Junior Championships (1992)
Olympics (1992)
World Badminton Championships (1977)
Sudirman Cup (1989)

All England Open

Founded in 1899 at the London Scottish Regiment Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate.
Annual event.
Held in Men's & Women's Singles, Men's, Women's & Mixed Doubles.
Wong Peng Soon was the first Asian to win (1950 – 1953).

Thomas Cup (Men)

Founded in 1949.
- Named after Sir Geroge Alan Thomas.
- Triennial; Biennial from 1982.
- Regional Qualification.
- 3 Singles, 2 Doubles.
- Most titles: Indonesia (14), China (10), Malaysia (5).
- 2022 edition (Bangkok, Thailand): India, Indonesia, Denmark / Japan.

Uber Cup (Women)

Founded in 1957.
- Named after Betty Uber.
- Triennial; Biennial from 1984.
- Regional Qualification.
- 3 Singles, 2 Doubles.
- Most titles: China (15), Japan (6), Indonesia / USA (3).
- 2022 edition (Chengdu, China): South Korea, China, Japan / Thailand.

Sudirman Cup (Mixed)

Founded in 1989.
- Named after Dick Sudirman.
- Biennial.
- Men's & Women's Singles, Men's, Women's & Mixed Doubles.
- Most titles: China (13), South Korea (4), Indonesia (1).
- 2023 edition (Suzhou, China): China, South Korea, Malaysia / Japan.

The Olympics

Introduced: 1972.
- Demonstration Sport: Indonesia (1972), South Korea (1988).
- Formally introduced in 1989 and included at the 1992 Olympics (Barcelona).
- Men's & Women's Singles, Men's, Women's & Mixed Doubles.
2020 Men's Singles: Victor Axelsen (Den), Chen Long (Chn), Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Idn).
2020 Ladies Singles: Chen Yu Fei (Chn), Tai Tsu Ying (Tpe), Pusarla V. Sidhu (Ind).

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Explore the rich history of badminton in Singapore from its introduction by British officers to its rise in popularity. Discover notable players like Wong Peng Soon and Yeo Jia Min, and learn about Singapore's achievements in international competitions like the Thomas Cup and Commonwealth Games.