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Some Fun Facts About Olympic Badminton That You Didn't Know

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Badminton is a fast-paced, exciting sport that has been played at the Olympic Games since 1992. It is a racquet sport that is played with two players or two pairs of players. The objective of the game is to hit a shuttlecock over a net and into the opponent's court. The shuttlecock is a small, feathered ball that is hit with a badminton racquet.

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Here are some fun facts about Olympic badminton that you may not know:

Badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, after soccer.
The first Olympic badminton tournament was held in Barcelona, Spain in 1992.
The most successful Olympic badminton player is Lin Dan of China, who has won two gold medals and one bronze medal.
The fastest badminton serve ever recorded was 206 miles per hour (332 kilometers per hour),by Mads Pieler Kolding of Denmark.
The longest badminton match ever played lasted for 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Badminton is a relatively new sport at the Olympic Games. It was first played as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and it became an official medal sport at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Badminton is a very popular sport in Asia, and it is especially popular in China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The badminton court is 44 feet long and 20 feet wide.
The net is 5 feet 1 inch high at the center and 5 feet 6 inches high at the sides.
The shuttlecock is made of 16 goose feathers and weighs between 0.17 and 0.25 ounces.

These are just a few of the fun facts about Olympic badminton. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting sport, visit the official Olympic website.

Here are some additional facts about Olympic badminton:

Badminton is a very challenging sport to play. It requires a combination of speed, agility, strength, and coordination.
Badminton is a great way to get exercise. It is a low-impact sport that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Badminton is a social sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about Olympic badminton. If you have any other questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Olympic Softball: How Well Do You Know About Olympic Softball?: Some Fun Facts About Olympic Badminton That You Don't Know

by Mark Turley

4.8 out of 5