Introduction of Badminton in England (The Duke of Beaufort’s estate, Bath Badminton Club, Early rules) by Chrised Jane Peligro Callo

Bath Badminton Club

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The sport became formalized through the Bath Badminton Club's rule development and the establishment of the Badminton Association of England in 1893, which standardized rules and launched the first major tournament, the All England Open Badminton Championships, in 1899.

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Members

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Broces, Hoffman Willbur L.

Bual, Keren Happuch B.

Buenaflor, Frecy N.

Bunsay, Emmanuel Vincent P.

Burias, Jaybee F.

Cabanas, Cyrel Ann L.

Cabigon, Jay Marie Paul P.

Cabilogan, Rezalyn B.

Cagape, Ruben B.

Callo, Chrised Jane P.

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Badminton originated from the game "Poona," played by British officers in India, and was introduced to England by 1875, gaining its name from the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton House where it was popularized.

Charles Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort

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Early Rules

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These early rules, developed by the Bath Badminton Club in 1877, formed the foundation

for modern badminton. The original scoring system, established around 1873, dictated that

a match was decided by the best of three games.

• Each game was played to 15 points for men's singles and all doubles games, while

ladies' singles were played to 11 points.

• The serve in badminton must be hit underarm, with the shuttlecock struck below

the server's waist, and it must pass over the short service line on the opponent's

court. Unlike tennis, the shuttlecock is not allowed to bounce on the court, and

players stand within their service courts during the serve.

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In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort hosted a lawn party at his estate, Badminton

House, in Gloucestershire, England. During this event, his guests were

introduced to the game of Poona. The game was well-received and soon

became known as “badminton” after the estate.