Kenneth Jonassen
Also, where was the first badminton world championship held?
However, it does not offer any prize money. The tournament started in 1977 and was held once every three years until 1983.
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| No. | I |
| Host City | Malmö (1) |
| Country | Sweden (1) |
Correspondingly, who is known as father of badminton? Nandu Natekar was a true artist of his art (Badminton). Natekar first represented India in 1953 at the age of 20. He is referred as the father of Indian Badminton and was the first Indian badminton player to get an international medal for the nation.
Beside above, who is the female badminton commentator?
Gillian Margaret Clark
What is the old name of badminton?
Poona
Which country invented badminton?
The game is named for Badminton, the country estate of the dukes of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. The roots of the sport can be traced to ancient Greece, China, and India, and it is closely related to the old children’s game battledore and shuttlecock.