Badminton is one of the most popular racket sports in the world. It is a fast-paced game that requires skill, agility and speed. But where did it come from? Who set the rules for badminton?
History of Badminton
Badminton has its roots in an Ancient Greek game called “battledore and shuttlecock”, which was played with a paddle and a feathered shuttlecock. The game was later brought to India where it was adapted and improved into a sport called “poona”. In the 19th century, British army officers in India discovered the game and brought it back to England. They began to play it in their homes and developed it further, eventually leading to the creation of the Badminton Association of England in 1893.
The Badminton Association of England created the first set of rules for badminton. These rules were based on the Indian game of poona and the British game “shuttlecock”, which was similar to battledore and shuttlecock. The rules set out the size and shape of the court, the scoring system, and the type of racket and shuttlecock to be used.
The Badminton World Federation
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934 and is the governing body for badminton worldwide. The BWF is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules of the game, as well as organizing international tournaments and promoting badminton as a sport.
The BWF works closely with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure that badminton is played in a fair and safe manner. The BWF has established a set of rules and regulations that all players must follow when playing badminton. These rules set out the size and shape of the court, the scoring system, the type of equipment to be used, and the rules of fair play.
Modern Rules of Badminton
Since the formation of the BWF, the rules of badminton have been revised and updated several times. The latest version of the rules was published in 2020 and is known as the “Badminton World Federation Rules of Badminton”. This version of the rules sets out the size and shape of the court, the scoring system, the type of equipment to be used, and the rules of fair play. It also includes the rules for international tournaments, such as the Olympic Games and the BWF World Championships.
Conclusion
Badminton is a popular and fast-paced racket sport that has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world for centuries. The sport has its roots in Ancient Greece and was adapted and improved in India before being brought to England in the 19th century. The Badminton Association of England created the first set of rules for badminton and the Badminton World Federation has been responsible for setting and enforcing the rules of the game since its formation in 1934. The latest version of the rules was published in 2020 and sets out the size and shape of the court, the scoring system, the type of equipment to be used, and the rules of fair play.