The game was originally played with feathered shuttles and wooden rackets.

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) was founded in 1934 (now BWF – Badminton World Federation).

Technological updates like instant replays and electronic line calls are now used in tournaments.

Badminton began as a game called “Poona” in India and was brought to England by British army officers.

The Bath Badminton Club in 1877 created the first official written rules of the game.

These early rules included how to serve, net height, and how to win a rally.

Singles court: 13.4 meters long × 5.18 meters wide

Doubles court: 13.4 meters long × 6.1 meters wide

The net height is 1.55 meters at the edges.

In 2006, the rally point scoring system was adopted (first to 21 points, must win by 2), replacing the old 15-point system.