Badminton is a fascinating sport with a rich history and impressive records. From its Indian origins to its current position as the fastest racquet sport in the world here are some amazing facts about badminton.

1. Started in India
   Battledore and Shuttlecock an ancient European game gave rise to badminton. Before it was brought to England, it was developed by the British at Pune, India, under the name Poona.
2. Sport with the Fastest Racket
   With shuttle speeds of up to 426 km/h, badminton is the fastest racquet sport. Mads Pieler Kolding set this record in 2017.
3. Named after a village in England
   The game takes its name from the English hamlet of Badminton, where the Duke of Beaufort’s visitors participated in badminton.
4. The Second Most Popular Activity
   After football, badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, with 339 million players. Following its 1992 Olympic premiere, which was witnessed by 1.1 billion people, it became more well-known.
5. The Longest and Shortest Matches
   In 1996, Ra Kyung-min and Julia Mann played the shortest match, which lasted six minutes. In Austria in 2016, the longest game lasted 25 hours and 24 minutes.
6. Shuttlecock Made from Goose Feathers
   A shuttlecock is made from 16 feathers from a goose’s left wing and weighs 4.74 to 5.55 grams.
7. Longest Rally
   The longest rally lasted 4.5 minutes, with 256 shots, played by Naoko Fukuman & Kurumi Yonao.
8. Originally Played with Feet
   An early version of badminton, Ti Zian Ji, was played in China using feet instead of rackets.
9. More Intense Than Tennis
   Badminton is physically more demanding than tennis, with more rallies and distance covered.
10. Father of Indian Badminton
    Prakash Padukone is considered the Father of Indian Badminton for his contributions and All England Open win in 1980.

Conclusion
Badminton is a thrilling and popular sport because of its lengthy history, quick tempo, and competitive spirit. From its beginnings in India to its inclusion in the Olympics it has captured the interest of athletes and spectators all around the world. Knowing these fascinating facts enhances your enjoyment of this wonderful sport regardless of your level of skill.