Badminton has been a sport in the Olympics since 1992, but its history in the game dates back much further. This article will explore the history of badminton in the Olympics and discuss where it was first officially played as a sport in the Olympics.
Early History of Badminton
Badminton has been around for centuries and has been played in various forms for a long time. It has its roots in the game of battledore, which was popular in many countries, including India, China, and England. In India, it was known as Poona, and in China, it was known as Ti Jian Zi. In England, the game was popular in the 18th century, and it was known as Poona or Poonah.
The modern game of badminton was developed in the mid-19th century in England, when the Duke of Beaufort introduced it at his home in Gloucestershire. The game then spread throughout the world, becoming popular in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Badminton in the Olympics
Badminton was first officially played as a sport in the Olympics at the 1992 Barcelona Games. It was the first time badminton had been included in the Olympic program, and it quickly became a popular sport. The sport was included in the Olympic program once again in the 1996 Atlanta Games, and it has been included in every summer Olympics since then.
Badminton Events in the Olympics
There are five badminton events in the Olympic program: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events have been part of the Olympic program since 1992. The men’s and women’s singles events were added in 1996 and have been part of the program ever since.
Badminton in the Paralympics
Badminton was first included in the Paralympic program in the 1996 Atlanta Games. Since then, it has been part of the program every year. The sport is open to athletes with physical disabilities, and the events are the same as those in the Olympic program.
Conclusion
Badminton has been a part of the Olympic program since 1992 and has quickly become a popular sport. It was first officially played as a sport in the Olympics at the 1992 Barcelona Games, and it has been included in every summer Olympics since then. There are five badminton events in the Olympic program, and the sport has been part of the Paralympic program since 1996.