Badminton: nations & tournaments

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Badminton (nations & tournaments): The sport is dominated by Asia. Badminton has been Olympic since 1992. The world body is the BWF. The men's team competition is the Thomas Cup. The women's team competition is the Uber Cup. Modern badminton originated in England. Europe's strongest nation is Denmark. The World Championship is held every year. Good to know: Nations like China, Indonesia and Japan lead the world; Denmark is Europe's number one. Badminton entered the Olympic programme in Barcelona in 1992. The BWF is based in Malaysia: a sign of Asia's dominance. The Thomas Cup is the men's team World Championship; the women's counterpart is the Uber Cup. The Uber Cup is named after the English player Betty Uber. Named after the English country house 'Badminton House'. Denmark is Europe's number one badminton power. Only in Olympic years is the individual World Championship skipped. China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan dominate: in Asia badminton is a spectator and TV sport. In the end it is less about memorising than about recognising.

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Which world region dominates badminton?

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Asia

China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan dominate: in Asia badminton is a spectator and TV sport.

💡 Did you know? Nations like China, Indonesia and Japan lead the world; Denmark is Europe's number one.

Since which Games has badminton been Olympic?

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1992

Badminton has been Olympic since Barcelona 1992: a milestone that brought it worldwide attention.

💡 Did you know? Badminton entered the Olympic programme in Barcelona in 1992.

What is the world governing body of badminton called?

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BWF

The BWF (Badminton World Federation) runs the world rankings and the major tournaments.

💡 Did you know? The BWF is based in Malaysia: a sign of Asia's dominance.

What is the main men's national team competition called?

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Thomas Cup

The Thomas Cup is the unofficial men's team World Cup: Asia has won it almost every time.

💡 Did you know? The Thomas Cup is the men's team World Championship; the women's counterpart is the Uber Cup.

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