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Why is badminton so popular in India?
Badminton is a popular sport in India. It is the second most played sport in India after cricket. Badminton in India is managed by Badminton Association of India….
| Badminton in India | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Badminton Association of India |
| National team(s) | India |
| International competitions | |
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What is the Indian history of badminton?
The modern version of Badminton is said to have its origins in the city of Pune in India and was initially called ‘Poona’. British Army officers posted there were the first pioneers of the game who took it to Europe. The game was played in 1873 in a place called ‘Badminton House’ in England, from where it got its name.
Where is badminton the most popular?
Whilst badminton is a minority sport in the US it is widely played in Britain, Denmark, Sweden, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea and several other countries. Britain alone has 4 million players, about 8\% of the population. As a spectator sport it is very popular in the far east.
How was badminton developed in India?
Invented in India in a version called poona. British army officers learned the game about 1870. In 1873 the duke of Beaufort introduced the sport at his country estate, Badminton, from which the game derives its name.
When did badminton come to India?
The roots of the sport can be traced to ancient Greece, China, and India, and it is closely related to the old children’s game battledore and shuttlecock. Badminton is derived directly from poona, which was played by British army officers stationed in India in the 1860s.
What do you know about badminton?
Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are “singles” (with one player per side) and “doubles” (with two players per side).
Why is badminton so popular as a sport?
Why is playing badminton so popular? Firstly, there are many health benefits of playing this racket sport: Badminton can help you lose weight. You can burn on average 400-550 calories per hour playing badminton.
Why is badminton popular in the world?
Most people are unaware of the fact that badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, in terms of participation. It is continuously growing in popularity due to its health benefits, low cost, as well as low risk of injuries. There are more than 190 members, who are part of the Badminton World Federation.
Who is the No 1 female badminton player?
BWF Top 5 Women’s singles ranking
| # | Country | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHN | CHEN Yu Fei |
| 2 | TPE | TAI Tzu Ying |
| 3 | JPN | Akane YAMAGUCHI |
| 4 | JPN | Nozomi OKUHARA |