<P> The game developed in British India from the earlier game of battledore and shuttlecock . European play came to be dominated by Denmark but the game has become very popular in Asia , with recent competitions dominated by China . Since 1992 , badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport with four events : men 's singles , women 's singles , men 's doubles , and women 's doubles , with mixed doubles added four years later . At high levels of play , the sport demands excellent fitness : players require aerobic stamina , agility , strength , speed , and precision . It is also a technical sport , requiring good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements . </P>
<P> The game developed in British India from the earlier game of battledore and shuttlecock . European play came to be dominated by Denmark but the game has become very popular in Asia , with recent competitions dominated by China . Since 1992 , badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport with four events : men 's singles , women 's singles , men 's doubles , and women 's doubles , with mixed doubles added four years later . At high levels of play , the sport demands excellent fitness : players require aerobic stamina , agility , strength , speed , and precision . It is also a technical sport , requiring good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements . </P>
where did badminton originate from an old and similar game select one
where did badminton originate from an old and similar game select one
battledore and shuttlecock
battledore and shuttlecock