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Which country is considered to be the birthplace of badminton?
Which country is considered to be the birthplace of badminton?
- England (correct)
- China
- Indonesia
- India
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?
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3 (correct)
Which of the following is not a term used in badminton?
Which of the following is not a term used in badminton?
- Slice
- Hook (correct)
- Smash
- Lob
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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