Question

In which year was badminton officially introduced in the Olympics?

A. 1992

B. 1972

C. 1896

D. 1968

1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A

The correct answer is A.

• Badminton was included in Olympics as an official sport at the Barcelona Olympic games in 1992.
• Badminton was first appeared in the Olympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1972 and as an exhibition sport in 1988. 
• In 1992, Badminton became the full-medal Olympic sport with a Competition for Men's and Women's Single and doubles.
• Mixed doubles were introduced at the 1996 Games.
• It is governed by the badminton world federation.

• History of Olympics:
  • The first  Olympic Games took place in the 8th century B.C. in Olympia, Greece.
  • The first ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C in honour of Zeus, king of Greek Gods.
  • The Game took place every four years from 776 B.C to 393 AD.
  • Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee(IOC) in 1894.
  • The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

  • The Headquarters of International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland.