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Badminton: Origins and the domestic game

K.M. Boopathy

Played in the country since the early 19th century, badminton is one of the most popular sports locally and Malaysia’s international achievements, beginning with victory in the Thomas Cup in 1949, have made it one of the top badminton nations in the world. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), formed in 1934, has spearheaded the growth and development of local players, coaches and infrastructure.

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  • The game of badminton
  • International organization
  • Badminton in Malaysia
Badminton

Lee Chong Wei in action at the Malaysia Open, 2006. He went on to capture the men’s singles championship. As at January 2008, Lee is ranked second in the world by the Badminton World /p>