1 

Widely considered the greatest singles player of all time, which Chinese badminton
player won the men's singles at the Badminton World Championships in 2006, 2007, 2009,
2011 and 2013?

Your options: [ Chen Long ] [ Chen Jin ] [ Lin Dan ] [ Xia Xuanze ]

Nicknamed 'Super Dan', he became the first men's singles player to win back-to-back Olympic
gold medals by winning in 2008 and 2012. He came to the 2004 Olympics as top seed, only to
lose in straight sets in the first round.

2 As with all sports there is a governing body. What is the governing body of badminton?
Answer: Badminton World Federation

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) roots started with the International Badminton
Federation (IBF). The IBF consisted of nine members and in 2006 the BWF was formed where it
expanded to 176 countries worldwide.
 From Quiz: It's Badminton Time. Question by author ClaudiaCat.
3 The badminton birdie is also known by another name which is what?

Your options: [ There is no other name ] [ Shuttlecock ] [ The Shuttler ] [ The badminton

The shuttlecock is the official name for the birdie, but the name 'birdie' has become more popular
in the USA because of the less serious badminton players.
 From Quiz: Badminton History. Question by author broncosfans.
4 What are the service lines in a singles court?
Answer: Long and narrow

Service lines for singles games are always long and narrow. However, in doubles and mixed,
they are short and wide and move back to long and wide after the serve.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules and Regulations. Question by author Mike405.
5 Who did Xia Xuanze beat in the World Championship Final, Men's singles in 2003?
Answer: Wong Choong Hann

Wong Choon Hann from Malaysia lost the match 6/15 15/13 6/15. Some people think he lost
because he was too nervous.
 From Quiz: Great Badminton Players. Question by author johanholm.
6 How many feathers should be in a shuttle?
Answer: 16

Badminton also used to have different names such as poona, jeu de volant, battledore,
shuttlecock, and Ti Jian Zi.
 From Quiz: Shuttle Rules. Question by author lanire.
7 In which year did Badminton become an Olympic sport?

Your options: [ 1948 ] [ 1992 ] [ 1968 ] [ 1976 ]

Badminton was admitted as a full medal sport at the games of the XXVth Olympiad in Barcelona
1992.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules 2005. Question by author exit0.
8 The badminton championships are held every year, except on the fourth year. Why?
Answer: Summer Olympic Games

From 2006 the badminton championships are held on an annual basis except in a Summer
Olympic Games year. In an Olympic year the Olympic Games become the championships for
that year.
 From Quiz: It's Badminton Time. Question by author ClaudiaCat.
9 While George Alan Thomas came up with the idea of the Thomas Cup competition, Betty
Uber introduced the Uber Cup. Both them were badminton players. Where were they
from?
Answer: England

It was interesting to note that George also played chess very well. He won the British Chess
Championship twice. On the other hand, Betty Uber won the titles of All England Open
Badminton Championships on 13 occasions.
 From Quiz: Thomas Cup and Uber Cup. Question by author Matthew_07.
10 Each game is played up to how many points?
Answer: 21

The traditional scoring system was 15, except for women's singles which were played up to 11.
This scoring system was changed in May 2006.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules and Facts. Question by author markrule777.
11 What is the legal height you are allowed to serve from?
Answer: Anywhere below your waist

Regular serves must be made from the waist or down. If it is served any higher, you risk losing
the serve.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules and Regulations. Question by author Mike405.
12 Which Danish player won the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal?

Your options: [ Morten Frost ] [ Peter Gade ] [ Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen ] [ Peter

Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen beat Dong Jiong 15/12 15/10. Four years later Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen
played his last international match at the 2000 Olympics.
 From Quiz: Great Badminton Players. Question by author johanholm.
13 The interval between games of a match in badminton cannot exceed how many minutes?
Answer: Two

The maximum interval allowed is precisely 120 seconds. While players normally don't have to
use the full two minutes, the Referee of a televised match may decide in advance that the interval
is fixed at two minutes.
 From Quiz: Mixed Badminton. Question by author DRegal.
14 Badminton is played on a netted court. What equipment is required by a player?
Answer: Racquet and shuttlecock

Each player has a racquet consisting of a long handle and small oval stringed head used to strike
the shuttlecock over the net. The shuttlecock has a round rubber base that has feathers embedded
into it. The feathers cause drag that causes the shuttlecock to fly differently than a ball.
 From Quiz: It's Badminton Time. Question by author ClaudiaCat.
15 Initially, the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup were held separately every 3 years.
However, in 1984, both championships were merged into a single one and it was called the
Thomas-Uber Cup, which would be held every how often?

Your options: [ 1 year ] [ 5 years ] [ 4 years ] [ 2 years ]

In 1984, the Thomas-Uber Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This championship was
the 13th tournament of the Thomas Cup, and the 10th installment for the Uber Cup.
 From Quiz: Thomas Cup and Uber Cup. Question by author Matthew_07.
16 What is the least amount of points a player must lead by to win the match?
Answer: 2

So if the score reaches 20-20, they must win by 22-20, 23-21 etc. However, the maximum
amount of points than someone can get during tie-breakers is 30.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules and Facts. Question by author markrule777.
17 How many feathers are used in a traditional feather 'birdie'?
Answer: 16

Feather birdies are only made from the left wing of a goose.
 From Quiz: Badminton History. Question by author broncosfans.
18 Let's say you are playing another person in a singles match. He sets you up, and you
start to smash from mid-court. The shuttle goes through his court, bounces off him, and
lands outside the boundaries. Is the play called in or out?
Answer: In

Hitting the shuttle with your body is just like hitting it with the racket (save the distance). If he
tries to return it, you can just let it drop and get a point, since double hits aren't allowed.
 From Quiz: Badminton Rules and Regulations. Question by author Mike405.
19 When did Morten Frost win his first World championship?
Answer: He never won

Morten Frost never won a world championship. He lost two finals in 1985 and 1987, both in
three sets.
 From Quiz: Great Badminton Players. Question by author johanholm.
20 What is not the diameter of the circle that the tops of the feathers will form in a
shuttle?
Answer: 70mm

The tips of the feathers have to form a circle between 58mm - 68mm. The first world
badminton chapionship was held only in 1949.