The beginnings of badminton can be traced to the mid-1800s, where it was created by British military officers stationed in British India. Originally called 'battledore' rather than badminton, its use of a shuttlecock, rather than a ball, has remained constant over the years. Vu88 https://www.englishteachers.ru/forum/index.php?app=core&module=members&controller=profile&id=125327&tab=field_core_pfield_30