Badminton is a popular sport that is played all around the world. It is a racquet sport that is played on a court with a net in the middle. The game of badminton, as we know it today, was developed in the 19th century in India. But before badminton was called badminton, it had a much different name and origin in India. Let’s take a look at what badminton was originally called in India.
The Origin of Badminton
The modern game of badminton originated in India during the 19th century. The game was first known as “Poona”, after the city of Pune in Maharashtra. It was played on a court made of dirt, with a net and a shuttlecock. The game was limited to the region and was played mainly by the British soldiers stationed there.
The British Colonizers Adapt the Game
The British soldiers were so taken by the game that they decided to bring it back to England. The game was adapted and modified to suit the needs of the British. The court was changed to a grass court, while the shuttlecock was changed to a celluloid one. The British also changed the name of the game from “Poona” to “Badminton”, after Badminton House in Gloucestershire which was the ancestral home of the Duke of Beaufort.
Modern Badminton in India
Although the British adapted the game of badminton for their own use, the game is still popular in India. It is now a competitive sport in India and is played in various tournaments throughout the country. Badminton is also an official sport of the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
The Indian Badminton League
The Indian Badminton League (IBL) was launched in 2013 to promote the sport in India. It is a professional badminton league that features six teams from different cities in India. It is the first professional badminton league in the world and has been a huge success in India.
Conclusion
The game of badminton originated in India in the 19th century. It was initially known as “Poona” and was played on a dirt court with a net and a shuttlecock. The British colonizers adapted the game and changed its name to “Badminton”, after Badminton House in Gloucestershire. The game is still popular in India and is played in various tournaments throughout the country. It is also an official sport of the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games. The Indian Badminton League was launched in 2013 to promote the sport in India.