History and Development of Badminton

What was the original name of the game that evolved into modern badminton?

• Battledore

• Poona

• Shuttlecock

• Badminton

Where did the name 'Badminton' for the sport originate?

• British India

• Badminton House in Gloucestershire

• Bath, England

• Munich Olympic Games

When was the Badminton Association of England (BAE) established?

• 1877

• 1893

• 1934

• 1992

Which Olympic Games officially recognized badminton as an Olympic sport?

• Munich 1972

• Seoul 1988

• Barcelona 1992

• Atlanta 1996

What is the weight of a traditional shuttlecock used in badminton?

• 0.10 ounces

• 0.17 ounces

• 0.25 ounces

• 0.30 ounces