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a game with rackets in which a shuttlecock (feathered projectile) is played back and forth across a net

(a)  

Games involving a shuttlecock and simple rackets were played in ancient civilizations (China, Greece, India, etc.) more than (a)   years ago

a game in China similar to badminton where players used their feet instead of rackets to keep the shuttlecock in the air

(a)  

closest direct ancestor of badminton that was played in India during the 18th century; adopted by British officers stationed in India

(a)  

in (a)   , the Duke of Beaufort held a party in his country estate, the Badminton House in Gloucestershire where the game (introduced by the British officers) was played

the sport gained the name "badminton” from this estate

(a)  

in (a)   , the first official rules were drawn up by the Badminton Bath Club in England

in (a)   , the Badminton Association of England was formed

Badminton made its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport in _____ and _____

(a)  

Badminton became an official Olympic game in ____ at the ________ ______

(a)