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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
Service
Must be hit underhand and diagonally across the net.
Skill Level
Venues
All Indian Venues
