The sport of badminton has been played in one form or another for over 2000 years. It has evolved from the ancient game of battledore and shuttlecock, which was first played in Greece, China, Japan and India.
The sport first appeared as an Olympic sport at the 1992 Games in Barecelon
The Following is the Medal history in the Summer Olympics:
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MIXED DOUBLES |
Bronze |
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MEN SINGLES |
Bronze |
Xuanze Xia |
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MEN SINGLES |
Gold |
Xinpeng Ji |
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MIXED DOUBLES |
Gold |
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WOMEN DOUBLES |
Bronze |
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WOMEN DOUBLES |
Gold |
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WOMEN DOUBLES |
Silver |
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WOMEN SINGLES |
Bronze |
Zhaoying Ye |
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WOMEN SINGLES |
Gold |
Zhichao Gong |
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WOMEN SINGLES |
Silver |
Camilla Martin |
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MEN DOUBLES |
Gold |
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MEN SINGLES |
Silver |
Henra wan |
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MIXED DOUBLES |
Silver |
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MEN DOUBLES |
Bronze |
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MEN DOUBLES |
Silver |
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Source : CBS Sports. Com