Badminton may seem like a modern indoor sport, but its roots stretch back hundreds of years. What started as a simple outdoor game with a shuttle and paddles has evolved into one of the fastest racquet sports in the world.
Long before official tournaments and world championships, people in ancient Greece, China, and India played similar games using a shuttlecock. In India, a version called “Poona” was popular during the 1800s. British officers stationed there picked it up and later brought it back to England.
For complete information, you can read our detailed article. The Fascinating History of Badminton: From Ancient Battledores to a Global Power Sport.