Madminton originated in Japan between 14th and 15th century,the rackets were made of wood in those days,and the shuttlecock was cherry on which some feathers were inserted.It is a kind of sport played by two opposing players (singles)with wooden rackets,this is the rudiments of badminton game.
Badminton sport was introduced to China around 1920,and it gained rapid development after the founding of New China.Our nation's badminton sport already reached the world's advanced level in 1970's.
Badminton sport was listed as an official event in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.The event consists of men and women singles and doubles; and mixed doubles.