Indian Poona, the origin of badminton
Indian poona inspired our modern badminton. Having fallen into oblivion, it resurfaced in England in 1873. After a few drinks, a group of English officers returning from India decided to amuse themselves with a cork of champagne, some rackets and a few feathers.
And the origin of the word Badminton?
From then on, their entertainment was named after the venue where the 1st modern game of this ancient sport was played: Badminton House.
That’s how badminton got its name!
Are you a fan of afterwork badminton?
Need a compartmentalised sports bag for your badminton training sessions? Discover the sports bags from French brand Karkoa…
