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The Art of
Badminton

Badminton has become one of India's most successful individual sports on the world stage. From the courts of Pune (where modern 'Poona' originated) to Olympic podiums.

Chronicles

A Journey Through Time

1870s

Origins in Pune

British officers developed the game 'Poona', the direct ancestor of modern badminton.

1980

All England Title

Prakash Padukone became the first Indian to win the prestigious All England Championship.

2001

Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand won the All England title, later becoming a legendary coach.

2016

Olympic Silver

PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal.

Regulations

The Interactive Rulebook

The Official Rulebook

Master the game of Badminton

Visual Guide

The Serve

Must be hit underhand and diagonally into the opponent's service court. In professional play, the shuttle must be hit from below the server's waist height.

Skill Level

Courtesy: Mr. Animate

Venues