PE 4 Flashcards
is widely believed to
have originated in ancient Greece about 2000
years ago.
shuttlecock
A game with a shuttlecock is widely believed to
have originated in
Ancient Greece about 2000 years ago
Children game in medieval England
battledore and shuttlecock
who included a net in the game of Battledore and Shuttlecock, therefore making it more
competitive.
1860s, British Army officers in India
second name for badminton
poona
The British Army officers brought this game to
England and played it to the estate of the duke
of Beaufort called
badminton house
Being not familiar to the game, Duke of
Beaufort’s non-military guests began referring
to the game as
the badminton game
when did Battledore and shuttlecock became popular
among the European upper class.
1600s
when did British military officers in British India
introduce a net to the game, known as “Poona”.
1850s or 1860s
when did The Duke of Beaufort introduces the sport at.
“Badminton House” in Gloucestershire,
England, leading to the name “Badminton.”
1873
played a crucial role in refining the
rules and regulations of the game.
bath badminton club
in 1934 this was founded,
marking the formalization of international rules
and competitions.
International Badminton
Federation (now known as the Badminton
World Federation or BWF)
2 championships of badminton
thomas cup
uber cup
WHEN DID BADMINTON FIRST BECAME
AN OLYMPIC SPORT
1972 Olympic Games in Munich (demonstration sport)
1992 Games in Barcelona
When was Lin Dan born?
14 October 1983
What sport did Lin Dan play professionally?
Badminton
How many Olympic gold medals did Lin Dan win?
Two
How many times did Lin Dan win the World Championships?
Five
How many All England titles did Lin Dan win?
Six
What title is Lin Dan widely regarded as?
The greatest badminton player of all time
What is the ‘Super Grand Slam’ in badminton?
Winning nine major titles in the badminton world
List the nine major titles in the badminton world considered for the Super Grand Slam.
- Olympic Games
- World Championships
- World Cup
- Thomas Cup
- Sudirman Cup
- Super Series Masters Finals
- All England Open
- Asian Games
- Aslan Championships
What significant achievement did Lin Dan accomplish by the age of 28?
Completed the ‘Super Grand Slam’
In which years did Lin Dan win Olympic gold medals?
2008 and 2012
Who dubbed Lin Dan as ‘Super Dan’?
Peter Gade
What event led to Lin Dan being nicknamed ‘Super Dan’?
Winning the All England Open final in 2004
When was Lin Dan inducted into the BWF Badminton Hall of Fame?
26 May 2023
True or False: Lin Dan is the first men’s singles player to retain the Olympic gold medal.
True
What is Lee Chong Wei’s achievement at the Olympic Games?
Triple silver medalist
He is the sixth Malaysian to win an Olympic medal.
In which year did Lee Chong Wei win his first Olympic silver medal?
2008
This was the first time a Malaysian reached the finals in the men’s singles event.
What title did Lee Chong Wei earn after his first Olympic medal?
Datuk
He was described as a national hero by then Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.
How many times did Lee Chong Wei win silver medals at the Olympics?
Three times
He won in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
What significant role was Lee Chong Wei appointed to for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
Chef de mission
He skipped the event due to health concerns but served virtually.
When did Lee Chong Wei announce his retirement?
13 June 2019
This was after struggling with health issues following a nose cancer diagnosis.
When was Lee Chong Wei inducted into the BWF Badminton Hall of Fame?
2 May 2023
True or False: Lee Chong Wei is the most successful Malaysian Olympian in history.
True
What is the birth date of Li Xuerui?
24 January 1991
What sport is Li Xuerui known for?
Badminton
What significant achievement did Li Xuerui accomplish at the 2012 London Olympics?
Gold medal in women’s singles
What medals did Li Xuerui win at the World Championships in 2013 and 2014?
Silver medal
How many Superseries titles did Li Xuerui win?
Fourteen
Who is considered China’s most successful badminton player before Li Xuerui?
Wang Yihan
What was Li Xuerui’s highest ranking in women’s singles?
No. 1
For how many weeks did Li Xuerui hold the No. 1 ranking in women’s singles?
124 weeks
From which university did Li Xuerui graduate?
Huaqiao University
True or False: Li Xuerui is still an active professional badminton player.
False
