Types of Sports.

Nothing can be said accurately about the beginning of badmin¬ton. But it can be said definitely that badminton used to be played in 17th century in Gloucestershire in England at the place called 'Badminton'. This game was also played in other coun¬tries of Europe. Some facts are also available, which indicate that badminton was also played in China before 17th century. In India, it was also played in Pune (Maharashtra) in around 1870 A.D. But all the credit to introduce the badminton goes to England, because the first badminton club in Bath, England, was established in 1873. In 1893, Badminton Association of England was established.

The International Badminton Federa¬tion was established in 1934. With the passage of time, Badminton became popular all over the world. This federation framed the rules for the international level matches in 1934. The 'Tho¬mas Cup' was started in world championship in 1948. A lot of countries participated in this world cup. The 'Uber Cup' was started for women's championship in 1957. In 1934, Badmin¬ton Association of India was formed and first time All India Championship was organised in Calcutta (Kolkata) in the same year.