Badminton Trivia

Description: Test your knowledge about the exciting sport of Badminton with this Badminton Trivia quiz. From historical facts to famous players, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to the game.
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In which year was the Badminton World Federation (BWF) founded?

  1. 1934

  2. 1947

  3. 1957

  4. 1968


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934 with nine member associations: Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales.

Which country has won the most Thomas Cup titles?

  1. China

  2. Indonesia

  3. Malaysia

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indonesia has won the Thomas Cup, the men's world team championship in badminton, a record 14 times.

Who is the only player to have won the All England Open Badminton Championships in both singles and doubles in the same year?

  1. Rudy Hartono

  2. Lin Dan

  3. Lee Chong Wei

  4. Viktor Axelsen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indonesian badminton player Rudy Hartono is the only player to have won the All England Open Badminton Championships in both singles and doubles in the same year, which he achieved in 1968.

Which country hosted the first Badminton World Championships?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. Sweden

  4. England


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first Badminton World Championships were held in Malmo, Sweden, in 1977.

What is the name of the scoring system used in badminton?

  1. Best of three

  2. Rally point

  3. Advantage

  4. Love-all


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rally point scoring system is used in badminton, where a point is awarded to the player who wins a rally, regardless of which player served.

Which Indian player won the men's singles title at the 2019 BWF World Championships?

  1. Pullela Gopichand

  2. Prakash Padukone

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. Kidambi Srikanth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian to win the men's singles title at the BWF World Championships in 2019.

What is the name of the shuttlecock used in badminton?

  1. Birdie

  2. Shuttle

  3. Cork

  4. Feather


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The shuttlecock, also known as a birdie, is the object used in badminton. It consists of a rounded cork base with 16 feathers attached.

Which country has won the most Uber Cup titles?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the Uber Cup, the women's world team championship in badminton, a record 15 times.

Who is the youngest player to win the All England Open Badminton Championships?

  1. Rudy Hartono

  2. Lin Dan

  3. Viktor Axelsen

  4. Ratchanok Intanon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thai badminton player Ratchanok Intanon is the youngest player to win the All England Open Badminton Championships, which she achieved at the age of 18 in 2013.

What is the maximum number of points that can be scored in a badminton game?

  1. 21

  2. 30

  3. 40

  4. 50


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In badminton, the maximum number of points that can be scored in a game is 30.

Which Indian player won the women's singles title at the 2012 London Olympics?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. Jwala Gutta

  3. Ashwini Ponnappa

  4. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saina Nehwal became the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal when she won the bronze medal in women's singles at the 2012 London Olympics.

What is the name of the tournament that is considered the Wimbledon of Badminton?

  1. All England Open Badminton Championships

  2. BWF World Championships

  3. Thomas Cup

  4. Uber Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All England Open Badminton Championships is often referred to as the Wimbledon of Badminton due to its prestige and history.

Which country hosted the first Uber Cup?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. England

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Uber Cup, the women's world team championship in badminton, was held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1957.

What is the name of the stroke in badminton where the shuttlecock is hit with a sharp downward motion?

  1. Smash

  2. Drop shot

  3. Clear

  4. Net shot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The smash is a stroke in badminton where the shuttlecock is hit with a sharp downward motion, resulting in a fast and powerful shot.

Which Indian player won the men's singles title at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Pullela Gopichand

  2. Prakash Padukone

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. Parupalli Kashyap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parupalli Kashyap won the men's singles title at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to win a badminton gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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