Questions and Answers
What was the name of the game introduced to the Duke’s country house in Badminton in 1873?
How did the name 'badminton' originate?
What innovation differentiated badminton from the original battledore and shuttlecock game?
Study Notes
Origins of Badminton
- The game of badminton was introduced to the Duke's country house in Badminton, Gloucestershire, England in 1873.
- The name 'badminton' originated from the Duke's country house, where the game was first introduced.
- The innovation that differentiated badminton from the original battledore and shuttlecock game was the introduction of a net.
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Test your knowledge about the history and origin of badminton, including its introduction at the Duke's country house in Badminton and its early description as battledore and shuttlecock with a suspended string net and teams.
