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The history of modern times traces the origins of badminton to the 'Poona game' , which was a game that was invented and played by some British officers in the 1860s when they were stationed at the city of 'Poona' in India.
European play came to be dominated by Denmark but the game has become very popular in Asia, with recent competition dominated by China. Since 1992, badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport with five events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. At high levels of play, the sport demands excellent fitness: players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed, and precision.