8. Shuttlecock. Turns out Eddie Bauer was quite the inventor.
Secondly, what is the origin of the shuttlecock?
The shuttlecock traces its roots back a few thousand years in China as a game using the name “shuttlecock” (or Ti Jian Zhi). Shuttlecock games recorded as early as 5th century BC are believed to have eventually spread to India, China and Thailand (formerly Siam).
Just so, what was the very first game that used a shuttlecock?
| Highest governing body | Badminton World Federation |
| First played | 19th century |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Contact | None |
| Team members | Singles or doubles |
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 is the original Badminton?
The original name of badminton is Poona, which comes from a city of the same name in India where badminton was popular among British military officers. … Although badminton’s roots start from Poona, they are not exactly the same sport since Poona uses a ball instead of a shuttlecock, and is now called ball badminton.
What are Badminton balls called?
shuttlecock
Why is Badminton called Poona?
The modern version of Badminton is said to have its origins in the city of Pune in India and was initially called ‘Poona’. British Army officers posted there were the first pioneers of the game who took it to Europe. The game was played in 1873 in a place called ‘Badminton House’ in England, from where it got its name.