#1
Who is credited with the development of modern badminton?
Harry Gem
ExplanationHarry Gem is credited with the development of modern badminton.
#2
In which country did the game of badminton originate?
India
ExplanationBadminton originated in India.
#3
Which material was historically used to make shuttlecocks?
Feathers
ExplanationFeathers were historically used to make shuttlecocks.
#4
Who won the gold medal in men's singles badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Viktor Axelsen
ExplanationViktor Axelsen won the gold medal in men's singles badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
#5
Which country has won the most Sudirman Cup titles in badminton?
China
ExplanationChina has won the most Sudirman Cup titles in badminton.
#6
Which badminton player holds the record for the most consecutive weeks as world number one in men's singles?
Lee Chong Wei
ExplanationLee Chong Wei holds the record for the most consecutive weeks as world number one in men's singles.
#7
What was the original name of badminton?
Poona
ExplanationThe original name of badminton was Poona.
#8
When was the Badminton Association of England (BAE) founded?
1934
ExplanationThe Badminton Association of England (BAE) was founded in 1934.
#9
Where was the first Badminton World Championships held?
Gothenburg, Sweden
ExplanationThe first Badminton World Championships were held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
#10
Who won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in badminton?
Rudy Hartono
ExplanationRudy Hartono won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in badminton.
#11
Who was the first non-Asian player to win the All England Open Badminton Championships?
Erland Kops
ExplanationErland Kops was the first non-Asian player to win the All England Open Badminton Championships.
#12
Which badminton player is known for popularizing the 'jump smash' technique?
Taufik Hidayat
ExplanationTaufik Hidayat is known for popularizing the 'jump smash' technique.
#13
Which player has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton as of 2022?
Carolina Marin
ExplanationCarolina Marin has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton as of 2022.
#14
In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?
1992
ExplanationBadminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.
#15
Who is known as the 'Queen of Badminton'?
Li Xuerui
ExplanationLi Xuerui is known as the 'Queen of Badminton'.
#16
Who was the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic silver medal?
Saina Nehwal
ExplanationSaina Nehwal was the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic silver medal.
#17
Who was the first player from Europe to win the All England Open Badminton Championships?
Erland Kops
ExplanationErland Kops was the first player from Europe to win the All England Open Badminton Championships.
#18
Which country has won the most Thomas Cup titles in badminton?
Indonesia
ExplanationIndonesia has won the most Thomas Cup titles in badminton.