The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934.

Indonesia has won the most Thomas Cup titles, with 14 victories.

China has won the most Uber Cup titles, with 15 victories.

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

Lin Dan is the only player to have won the World Championships in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Lin Dan has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton, with two gold medals in singles.

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

The first Uber Cup was held in Lancaster, England, in 1957.

The first Thomas Cup was held in Preston, England, in 1949.

Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen is the current president of the Badminton World Federation.

China has hosted the most Badminton World Championships, with four tournaments held in the country.

China has hosted the most Uber Cup tournaments, with four tournaments held in the country.

England has hosted the most Thomas Cup tournaments, with six tournaments held in the country.

Rudy Hartono has won the most All England Open Championships titles in singles, with eight victories.

Rexy Mainaky has won the most All England Open Championships titles in doubles, with six victories.