Wilhem John S.

Duran
BSCS – 2B 214-03902M
GEPEHEF1 – ASSIGNMENT# 1
1. The sport of Badminton definition
- Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two
opposing pairs (doubles). The players or pairs take positions on opposite halves of a
rectangular court that is divided by a net. Unlike many racquet sports, badminton
does not use a ball: badminton uses a feathered projectile known as a shuttlecock.
Since the shuttlecock is strongly affected by wind, competitive badminton is always
played indoors.

2. Facts & events about how the sport Badminton was born & Badminton today
- Badminton is widely believed to have originated in ancient Greece about 2000 years
ago. From there it spread via the Indo-Greek kingdoms to Indian and then further east
to China and Siam (now Thailand). In 1877, the first badminton club in the world,
Bath Badminton Club, transcribed the rules of badminton for the first time. However,
in 1893, the Badminton Association of England published the first proper set of rules,
like that of today, and officially launched badminton in a house called 'Dunbar' at 6
Waverley Grove, Portsmouth, England on September 13 of that year. They also
started the All-England Open Badminton Championships, the first badminton
competition in the world, in 1899.

The International Badminton Federation (IBF) was established in 1934 with Canada,
Denmark, England, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and
Wales as its founding members. India joined as an affiliate in 1936. The IBF now
governs international badminton and develops the sport globally.

3. Court dimensions & markings

- The badminton court is 13.4m long and 6.1m wide. For singles the court is marked
5.18m wide. The lines marking out the court are easily distinguishable and colored
white or yellow. The lines are 40mm wide.

4. Equipment & gear

• Badminton rackets – Can be made from several types of materials. Depending
on the material selection, this can result in different combinations of racket
weight, balance points and string tensions. With so many different
combinations, it will take time to decide which is most suited for your playing
style.
• Shuttlecocks - There are two types of shuttlecocks - plastic and feathered
shuttlecocks.
• Badminton shoes - Designed to give you better traction and grip to stop in
time to return a shot. They should also be lightweight have good cushioning to
absorb impact when you jump or land.
• Badminton Attire - For casual to non-competitive players, a comfortable pair
of shorts and cotton or dri-fit t-shirt is sufficient. Some players may want to
equip themselves with hand grips, wrist bands and ankle guards.
 Wilhem John S. Duran
BSCS – 2B 214-03902M
GEPEHEF1 – ASSIGNMENT# 1
Reference:
- https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/b/Badminton.htm

- https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/sports-dimensions-
guide/badminton#:~:text=The%20badminton%20court%20is%2013.4,The%20lines%
20are%2040mm%20wide

- https://www.myactivesg.com/sports/badminton/how-to-play/badminton-
equipment/getting-started-for-a-game-of-badminton