Badminton is a racquet sport played in mainly two levels that is singles and doubles in which the opposing players take on opposite halves of a rectangular court separated by a net.
Players scores point by striking the shuttlecock with their racket so
that it passes over the net and falls in to the opponents court.
Shuttlecock flight is mainly affected by wind that's why competitive
badminton is mainly played indoors.
Badminton demands aerobic stamina ,strength,speed and precision. It also requires good motor skills and development of racquet movements.
History and its development:
About the origin of badminton there are many versions. In the 17th century it is said to have been played in England in the royal courts record of U.K . Their is another version that
this game was played in Europe by the Royal Family of Poland.
The origin of badminton is also traced from India.It is believed that badminton was first played in India by British officials in 1877. The game went along the army officers to England. In 1887 the rules were framed by Bath Badminton Club of
England. The first national organization,England Badminton Federation was formed in 1893.
The International Federation was founded in 1934. In the beginning nine countries i.e. Australia,Denmark,India,Malaysia,Norway,Sweden,U.S.A.,Mexico,Netherlands started national championship.In mid 1960's ,40 countries joined the federation.
Badminton has produced world class players in the past few decades and dominated competition on the international level with China being the most dominant in recent years.
