Badminton has a long history that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Egypt, but the modern version of the game originated in the 1800s: 

Origins

The game's roots can be traced back to a children's game called battledore and shuttlecock. British military officers stationed in India in the 1800s introduced a net and court to the game, which was originally called battledore. 

The Duke of Beaufort

In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort played a version of the game at his estate, Badminton House, in Gloucestershire, England, and it became known as "the Badminton game". 

The Bath Badminton Club

In 1877, the Bath Badminton Club was established and introduced new rules to the game. 

The Badminton Association of England

In 1893, the Badminton Association of England (BAE) was formed, which helped standardize the game's rules and regulations. 

The first All England Open Badminton Championships

In 1899, the first All England Open Badminton Championships were held, which are considered the world's first badminton tournament. 

The International Badminton Federation

In 1934, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) was established, which is now known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF). 

The Olympics

Badminton was introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, and was officially included in the Olympic program in 1992. 

Badminton is now an Olympic sport with five events: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles.