Did you know that badminton is the second sport in terms of number of participants in the world right behind soccer? You wouldn’t expect that now would you, because we live in a world where athleticism and competitiveness are often associated with modern sports such as running, swimming and other activities like that. Have you ever asked yourself: “why badminton is still popular?” If yes, then you’re not alone. Many people wonder about its popularity in the world of sports and their love for it. They are eager to know what is so special about badminton that makes it so special and famous.
The history of badminton
The history of badminton is a long one, and it’s still going strong. In 18th century England, the game was called “battledore and shuttlecock.” It was played by two people—one of whom would throw the shuttlecock from one end of the court to the other, while the other person tried to hit it back with their battledore. The rules were simple: the first person to hit the shuttlecock five times would win. If they failed to do so in three minutes, however, they lost! The name “badminton” comes from an estate in Gloucestershire called Badminton House, where a similar game was played but with a ball instead of a shuttlecock. The name stuck even after the English adopted rackets for playing the game instead of battledores.
Easy to learn
Badminton is a simple sport that’s easy to learn but difficult to master—which means you can get started playing right away! You’ll quickly be able to hit the birdie back and forth with your partner or family members, and if you’re interested in pursuing badminton as a serious hobby later on down the road, it won’t take long before you’re competing against other players from around the globe.
Cheap equipment
Badminton equipment isn’t very expensive compared to other sports like golf or squash (which can cost thousands of dollars). A set of rackets costs about $50-$100 at most sporting goods stores or department stores like Target or Walmart; then all you need are some cones or baskets for serving practice sessions (which will cost another $20-$30). You can even find cheap alternatives online if you want something more unique than what’s available at local stores!
Official rules
Badminton is a popular sport, and it is included in the summer Olympics. It’s played by two players on a court, who have to hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net. The goal of the game is to win points by hitting the shuttlecock over the net so that your opponent can’t return it fast enough. The rules of Olympic badminton are quite simple: you can only hit the shuttlecock back and forth once (you cannot hit it twice), and you can only touch it with your racket (you cannot touch it with your hands). You also have to let go of your racket when you’re hitting the shuttlecock, so that you don’t accidentally hit your opponent with it instead! The game is played with an even number of sets—meaning that each set has an even number of games—and each set consists of 21 points.
