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The Birth of Badminton In British India (The game “Poona” and its early rules).

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The Birth of Badminton In British India (The game “Poona” and its early rules).

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KEY FACTS

• Badminton began as a game called “Poona” in British India during the 1800s.

• British soldiers added a net, making it more competitive.

• Poona came from the old game Battledore and Shuttlecock.

• Presented at Badminton House, England, in 1873.

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• Bath Badminton Club’s first official rules, 1877

• Played by both men and women early on.

• Shuttlecock was made of feathers and cork.

• Played indoors using makeshift courts.

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BARILLO, JULAM VIC ADLAON

BAYLOSIS, FROILAN REY BUGAYBEJA, GERONIMO ESCAÑA

BELANDRES, IMAERONGUZMAN

BELAYO, CLARK TOLENTINO

BORRES, ENGIELOU CHAVEZ

BUSILAC, MAUREEN BABATID

BUSIS, ANGELIE PACTORAN

BUSTAMANTE, JEKO QUIMSON

CABAÑAS, MYZAH JEAN DANDASAN