Badminton is an exciting and fast-paced sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock. The game is usually played in singles or doubles format on a rectangular court divided by a net. Badminton courts are designed for speed and agility, requiring players to move quickly and make precise shots. It’s an Olympic sport and highly popular across many countries.

• Badminton originated in India during the mid-19th century and was later popularized in England.
• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) governs international competitions.
• Badminton is known for its fast rallies, quick reflexes, and high aerobic demands.
• The game was introduced to the Summer Olympics in 1992 as a full-medal sport.
• It is one of the fastest racket sports, with shuttlecock speeds reaching up to 332 km/h (206 mph).

• Total court length: 13.4 meters.
• Court width for doubles: 6.1 meters.
• Court width for singles: 5.18 meters.
• Diagonal full court length: 14.366 meters.
• The service court lines divide each side into left and right service courts.
• Lines are 40mm wide and are colored white or yellow for visibility.

• Net depth: 760mm (0.76 meters).
• Net width: 6.1 meters (covers the entire court).
• Centre height: 1.524 meters.
• Side height over doubles sidelines: 1.55 meters.
• The net should be tied tightly along its sides to the posts.