Thus far, the history of Badminton has been written without hindrance. It is true that there are many theories as to the origin of Badminton, hence it is difficult to reach a exact conclusion. However, there have been intolerably gross errors in place...
Thus far, the history of Badminton has been written without hindrance. It is true that there are many theories as to the origin of Badminton, hence it is difficult to reach a exact conclusion. However, there have been intolerably gross errors in place names and names of those related to the subject. This study aims to correct these errors and attempts to provide more accurate information regarding the history of badminton. The findings are as follows; Firstly, Badminton is an ancient game originating from the battledore and shuttlecock game. The name badminton cones from the town Badminton in former Gloucester-shire where the Duke of Beaufort the Seventh had his estate: Badminton House. This town can now be located in Avonshire. Secondly, there are two theories; one claiming that Badminton has its roots in Great Britain and the other that the sane sports has its origins in India. However, it is unclear as to when the popular Indian play or the battledore game fi out Great Britain transformed itself into Badminton Therefore, these two theories must be treated separately. Thirdly, the time as to when the name Badminton was used it imprecise. One thing that is clear is that Badminton as an organized sports originated from Great Britain in 1893. Whether this game is the same game that the British military officers enjoyed in India; or this game originates from the Battledore game; or even if it`s a mixture of the two, is unclear. However, judging hum the fact that the same British military officers introduced the Indian game from the Poona region to coastal resorts and that they established the British Badminton Association, the Indian game appears to have a deeply affiliated with the birth of Badminton.