0119th century
From Poona to modern badminton
British officers in Poona, India added a net to battledore and shuttlecock.
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History of badminton
Follow the game from Poona and Badminton House to the Olympics.
021873
Badminton House
The game became known as badminton after the Gloucestershire estate where it was played.
031992
Full Olympic debut
Barcelona hosted the first official Olympic badminton competition.
041996
Mixed doubles joins
Atlanta added mixed doubles, completing today's five Olympic events.