Badminton is in fact a mixture of Poona and another old sport called battledore and shuttlecock. Hence, arguments can be made that Poona, battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton itself is the original name of badminton.
Accordingly, what are the other names of badminton has been called over the years?
Badminton History – From Battledore to Poona to Badminton.
Similarly one may ask, what is the old name of badminton without net? Battledor was one of the original English names for badminton and today a Battledor is known as a badminton racket. A shuttlecock is a ball, and this name is still used today.
Also know, 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 |
Which country is famous for badminton?
China
When did badminton started here in Asia?
Badminton Asia Championships
| Current season, competition or edition: 2019 Badminton Asia Championships | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Badminton |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Country | Badminton Asia Confederation member nations |
What are badminton balls called?
shuttlecock