British Officers Brought Badminton to England from 19th-Century India
Badminton derives its distinctive name from Badminton House, the Gloucestershire estate of the Duke of Beaufort, where the sport was played during the 1870s, Bornholm.nu reported. While the sport ranks as one of Denmark’s most popular recreational and competitive activities today, its origins trace back to 19th-century India and England through British military officers stationed … Read more