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Which country is considered to be the birthplace of badminton?
Which country is considered to be the birthplace of badminton?
What is the maximum number of points a player can score in a single serve in badminton?
What is the maximum number of points a player can score in a single serve in badminton?
Which of the following is not a term used in badminton?
Which of the following is not a term used in badminton?
Which organization is now known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
Which organization is now known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
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What is the objective of badminton?
What is the objective of badminton?
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When was badminton first contested as an official Olympic sport?
When was badminton first contested as an official Olympic sport?
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What was badminton called in India during the 18th century?
What was badminton called in India during the 18th century?
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Where did the game similar to badminton originate?
Where did the game similar to badminton originate?
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Study Notes
Badminton Origins and Basics
- India is considered the birthplace of badminton.
- A player can score a maximum of 1 point per serve in badminton.
Terminology
- The term "rally" is used in badminton, but not "let serve".
Governance
- The International Badminton Federation (IBF) is now known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
Objectives
- The objective of badminton is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent's court in such a way that the opponent cannot return it.
Olympic History
- Badminton was first contested as an official Olympic sport in 1992.
Historical Development
- In 18th century India, badminton was known as "Poona".
- A game similar to badminton originated in ancient China, where it was known as "Ti Jian Zi".
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Test your knowledge on the terminologies and history of badminton with this quiz! Discover which country is considered the birthplace of this popular sport and learn interesting facts along the way. Challenge yourself and see if you can correctly identify the maximum number of points a player can score in a single serve. Don't forget to identify the term that does not belong to the world of badminton. Play now and become a badminton expert!
