Welcome to the ultimate Badminton Quiz!
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We’ve crafted challenging questions that will put your badminton knowledge to the test.
Simply keep track of your correct answers and check our result table to see how well you fared.
So, grab your racket, put on your game face, and let’s see if you can serve up a smashing performance with your badminton trivia prowess!
Table of Contents
- 1. Which country is considered the birthplace of modern badminton?
- 2. In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?
- 3. What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center?
- 4. How many points must be scored to win a standard badminton game?
- 5. What is it called when a player wins a badminton game with zero points scored by the opponent?
- 6. Which of these is NOT a violation in badminton?
- 7. For how long can a shuttleco*ck be in play before it needs to be replaced?
- 8. What is the maximum weight of a standard badminton racket?
- 9. Which country has the most badminton players?
- 10. What is the term used for a serve that is not legally returned by the opponent?
- 11. Which part of the racket should make contact with the shuttleco*ck for optimum performance?
- 12. How many times can a team change ends during a badminton match?
- 13. What is the term for the boundary line at the back of a badminton court?
- 14. What is the name of the world-governing body for badminton?
- 15. How many feathers are typically used to construct a traditional badminton shuttleco*ck?
- 16. What is the standard length of a badminton racket?
- 17. Which female badminton player has the most world championship titles?
- 18. What is the fastest recorded smash in men’s badminton?
- 19. Which of the following is NOT a fault in badminton when serving?
- 20. Which men’s doubles team shattered the record for the longest pro badminton match?
- 21. Which country is the reigning Olympic champion in men’s singles badminton?
- 22. How many serves does each player have in modern badminton?
- 23. What is the official name of the tournament considered the “World Cup” of badminton?
- 24. What is the term used when a badminton player hits the shuttleco*ck from one side of the court to the other in a diagonal direction?
- 25. What is another name for the traditional badminton shuttleco*ck made of feathers?
- 26. Which badminton player is nicknamed the ‘Super Dan’?
- 27. In which country was the first All England Badminton Championship held in 1899?
- 28. What is the term used for a gentle shot that barely passes over the net and lands close to it?
- 29. Which country holds the most Sudirman Cup titles?
- 30. Which side should a player serve from when their score is an even number?
- 31. What is the maximum number of consecutive times each player can hit the shuttleco*ck during a rally?
- 32. Which rule change allowed for longer shuttleco*ck flight times in badminton?
- 33. What is the term for a shot hit softly and with little speed, causing it to quickly lose altitude?
1. Which country is considered the birthplace of modern badminton?
- A) India
- B) China
- C) England
2. In which year did badminton become an Olympic sport?
- A) 1980
- B) 1992
- C) 2000
3. What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center?
- A) 4.5 feet
- B) 5 feet
- C) 5.5 feet
4. How many points must be scored to win a standard badminton game?
- A) 15
- B) 21
- C) 30
5. What is it called when a player wins a badminton game with zero points scored by the opponent?
- A) Love match
- B) Shutout
- C) Skunk
6. Which of these is NOT a violation in badminton?
- A) Touching the net with your racket
- B) Stepping on the line during the serve
- C) Serving overhand
7. For how long can a shuttleco*ck be in play before it needs to be replaced?
- A) 30 minutes
- B) 45 minutes
- C) One hour
8. What is the maximum weight of a standard badminton racket?
- A) 70 grams
- B) 90 grams
- C) 100 grams
9. Which country has the most badminton players?
- A) China
- B) Indonesia
- C) Malaysia
10. What is the term used for a serve that is not legally returned by the opponent?
- A) Ace
- B) Smash
- C) Drop
11. Which part of the racket should make contact with the shuttleco*ck for optimum performance?
- A) The frame
- B) The sweet spot
- C) The handle
12. How many times can a team change ends during a badminton match?
- A) Once
- B) Twice
- C) Thrice
13. What is the term for the boundary line at the back of a badminton court?
- A) Back line
- B) Baseline
- C) Rear line
14. What is the name of the world-governing body for badminton?
- A) International Badminton Association (IBA)
- B) Badminton World Federation (BWF)
- C) Global Badminton Commission (GBC)
15. How many feathers are typically used to construct a traditional badminton shuttleco*ck?
- A) 12
- B) 16
- C) 24
16. What is the standard length of a badminton racket?
- A) 26 inches
- B) 27 inches
- C) 28 inches
17. Which female badminton player has the most world championship titles?
- A) Carolina Marin
- B) Xie Xingfang
- C) Liliyana Natsir
18. What is the fastest recorded smash in men’s badminton?
- A) 300 km/h
- B) 332 km/h
- C) 421 km/h
19. Which of the following is NOT a fault in badminton when serving?
- A) Serving below the waist
- B) Stepping on the service line
- C) Making a high serve
20. Which men’s doubles team shattered the record for the longest pro badminton match?
- A) Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng
- B) Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong
- C) Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen
21. Which country is the reigning Olympic champion in men’s singles badminton?
- A) China
- B) Japan
- C) Denmark
22. How many serves does each player have in modern badminton?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
23. What is the official name of the tournament considered the “World Cup” of badminton?
- A) Thomas & Uber Cup
- B) Sudirman Cup
- C) BWF World Championship
24. What is the term used when a badminton player hits the shuttleco*ck from one side of the court to the other in a diagonal direction?
- A) Cross-court shot
- B) Down the line shot
- C) Half-court shot
25. What is another name for the traditional badminton shuttleco*ck made of feathers?
- A) Feather bird
- B) Birdie
- C) Winged shuttle
26. Which badminton player is nicknamed the ‘Super Dan’?
- A) Kento Momota
- B) Lee Chong Wei
- C) Lin Dan
27. In which country was the first All England Badminton Championship held in 1899?
- A) India
- B) England
- C) Scotland
28. What is the term used for a gentle shot that barely passes over the net and lands close to it?
- A) Smash
- B) Drive
- C) Drop shot
29. Which country holds the most Sudirman Cup titles?
- A) Indonesia
- B) China
- C) South Korea
30. Which side should a player serve from when their score is an even number?
- A) Right service court
- B) Left service court
- C) Either service court
31. What is the maximum number of consecutive times each player can hit the shuttleco*ck during a rally?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
32. Which rule change allowed for longer shuttleco*ck flight times in badminton?
- A) Larger racket heads
- B) Synthetic shuttleco*cks
- C) Increased string tension
33. What is the term for a shot hit softly and with little speed, causing it to quickly lose altitude?
- A) Dab shot
- B) Feather shot
- C) Slow drop
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Armchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Rookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Midfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | All-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Legendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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