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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.
Battledore and Shuttlecock. History. Battledore and shuttlecock is a game which probably developed in Ancient Greece around 2000 years ago. From there is apparently spread East to China, Japan, India and Siam. Peasants played it in medieval England and by the late 16th century, it had become a popular children's game.