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Badminton was played as early as the 16th century by the Chinese. but it was in England where they made the first set of official rules in 1873.
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Badminton began in the 19th century (1870) and was named by the Duke of Beaufort after Badminton House in Gloucestershire. The has technically existed for almost 2,000 years ago starting in Greece, but England was the first country to give the game the title of Badminton.
The name comes from the Duke of Gloucestershire in the 1850's who's residence was Badminton House. A pamphlet entitled "Badminton Battledore - a new game" was published in 1860, and this was the first time the name badminton was used to describe the game.
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What year badminton was invented?
in 1755
Who was the person that invented the sport badminton?
It is not known who invented the sport badminton. It is thought to have originated in Greece over 2000 years ago.
Was badminton invented by china?
No, it has originated from England
Which is country invented ball badminton?
The game originated as a sport in Britain during the 1800s.
Who invented badminton and the name and the state or country?
The name of the person who invented Badminton isn't known. However, it is known that it was invented in India, and originally called 'Poona.' British soldiers stationed in India during the Raj learned to play the game, and brought the rules and equipment back to England when they returned. The Duke of Beaufort is credited with introducing the name 'Badminton' in 1873. His estate was known as Badminton, and people who played the game there, started calling it 'that Badminton game.'
Who invented first badminton racquet?
invented the badminton racket is the BRITISH MILITARY OFFICER'S stationed there .Early photography show ENGLISH men adding a net to the tradisyonal ENGLISH GAME
Who invented the badminton ball?
Badminton isn't played with a ball. It's played with a shuttlecock a feathered projectile. The game was invented in the mid eighteenth century by British army officer serving in India.
When was ancient Greece invented badminton?
in India during the 18th century
What is a strange sports fact?
When Badminton was invented in India it was known as Poona.
Who is the discover of badminton?
It was not invented by any one person it was invented by British military officers stationed in British India in the mid 18 century.
Who is discovered the badminton?
It was not invented by any one person it was invented by British military officers stationed in British India in the mid 18 century.
What is thenameof the person who invented badminton?
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