Badminton
It may come as a surprise to some people that badminton is among the world’s most popular sports. However, it is extremely popular and played regularly by an estimated 220 million people around the world.
Also question is, how many players play badminton in the world?
220 million people
Similarly, what country is the best at badminton?
China
Moreover, what is the old name of badminton?
Poona
Who is best badminton player in world?
BWF World Rankings
| RANK | COUNTRY / TERRITORY | PLAYER |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPN | Kento MOMOTA |
| 2 | DEN | Viktor AXELSEN |
| 3 | DEN | Anders ANTONSEN |
| 4 | TPE | CHOU Tien Chen |
Who is the father of badminton?
He was ranked World No. 1 in 1980; the same year he became the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships.
| Prakash Padukone | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Born | 10 June 1955 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
What are the 2 main grips used in badminton?
Forehand Grip and Backhand Grip
- Forehand grip to hit forehand shots.
- Backhand grip to hit backhand shots.
What are the 6 basic skills in badminton?
17 Fundamental skills of badminton
| S.N | Basic Badminton Skills | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Footwork | Move only 2-3 steps backward. Shuffle only 1 step sidewards. Move only 2-3 steps front |
| 4 | Serve | High Serve Low Serve |
| 5 | Smash | Fore Hand Smash Back Hand Smash Jumping Smash |
| 6 | Drop Shot |