- Badminton originated over 2,000 years ago from ancient Greek and Indian games involving a shuttlecock. It was called "Poona" in 18th century India.
- The modern game of badminton developed in the 1800s at Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England, and takes its name from this location.
- The International Badminton Federation (now Badminton World Federation) was formed in 1934 and badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992.