The Geography of Badminton



Badminton was first played and known in ancient times. In British India it was known as battledore and shuttlecock. European countries such as Denmark dominated the sport but it became very popular in Asia. The International Badminton Federation was found in 1934 but it is now know as Badminton World Federation when India joined in 1936.  The Badminton racquets are made of many different materials such as solid steel and graphite reinforced plastic. Most people play with a thin string rather than a thick string. Today over 220 million people play badminton but most people who play live in South Korea, North Korea and China  The racquet requires a certain amount of fitness. Badminton also requires a strong level as stamina as you need to keep your eye on the shuttlecock all the time. Badminton has such much benefits such increasing the years on old people, decreases the risk of diabetes, weight loss, keeps you moving, increases your toned muscles and its good for your overall health. Today China and South Korea produce the best badminton players. European countries such as England and Scotland have also won some medals which proves that Asian countries are not always the ones to look out for.