Timeline of Badminton For P.1713694278899
Timeline of Badminton For P.1713694278899
Timeline of Badminton For P.1713694278899
Badminton
Shuttlecock
• is the object that's volleyed back and forth over the net with
rackets in the sports of badminton and battledore. It's not a ball
—it consists of a cork head and a feathered cone. It can also be
called a shuttle, birdie, or bird.
TIMELINE OF
BADMINTON
Origins of
1873
Badminton
• Badminton is believed to have originated
in India, where it was known as "Poona."
British army officers stationed in India
1893 learned the game and brought it back to
England, where it gained popularity among
1934 the upper classes. The game's name was
changed to Badminton, after the Duke of
1972 Beaufort's estate where it was played.
1991
2014
1873 First Badminton
Association
1893 • The First Badminton Association was
introduced in England in the 19th Century
where it quickly gained popularity,
establishing the first official rules of the
1934 game and standardizing equipment. The
first Official Tournament was held in 1898
1972
1991
2014
1873 International Badminton Federation
1893
Formed
1991
2014
1873 First Badminton World
1893 Championships
• The first Badminton World Championships
1934 were held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with
193 players from 31 countries competing.
1972 The championships have since become an
annual event, with the exception of
Olympic years.
1991
2014
1873 Introduction of BWF World Tour
1893
• The BWF World Tour was introduced,
1934 replacing the previous Super Series and
Grand Prix Gold events. The new tour
1972 features several levels of tournaments,
with the highest level being the World Tour
Finals.
1991
2014