What are some fun facts about badminton?
Badminton is a racket sport that is played between two players or two pairs of players, with each player holding a racket with a strung net. The game is played on a rectangular court divided in half by a net. The object of the game is to hit a shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent's court, and to prevent the opponent from returning the shuttlecock.
Here are some fun facts about badminton:
- Badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, after soccer.
- The shuttlecock used in badminton is made of 16 feathers.
- The fastest recorded badminton smash was hit by Malaysian player Tan Boon Heong at 493 km/h (306 mph).
- Badminton is the only racket sport that is played with a shuttlecock.
- The first badminton tournament was held in 1873 at the Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England.
Related Questions and Answers
- What is the name of the line that runs along the center of the badminton court?
- Center line
- What is the maximum number of points that can be scored in a badminton game?
- 30
- What is the name of the shot that is hit from below the waist?
- Drop shot
- What is the name of the shot that is hit over the opponent's head?
- Lob
- What is the name of the type of badminton racket that is made of carbon fiber?
- Graphite racket
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