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title: "When was badminton first included in the asian games ?"  
description: "When was badminton first included in the asian games ?"  
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published: 2018-07-22  
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# When was badminton first included in the asian games ?

When was [badminton first included](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/47282/when-was-badminton-first-included-in-the-olympic-games-in-men-s-singles-women-s-singles) in the asian games ?

## Answers

### Answer by Harshal Vispute

**[Badminton](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52029/which-country-is-hosting-2019-asia-badminton-championships)** has been a **regular [Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022) event since 1962**, when it was first held in **Jakarta, Indonesia**. **[Badminton](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52029/which-country-is-hosting-2019-asia-badminton-championships) made its [Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022) debut as a demonstration event in Tokyo, Japan, in 1958,** and became a regular competitive sport in **1962**. **Six events were featured in the 1962 Games**, including **singles**, **doubles**, and team competitions for both **men** and **women**. \
In the **1966 [Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022)**, the **mixed doubles** event was added. In **1962**, the s**olitary winner of the bronze medal** was determined by a **playoff** between the **two semifinal losers**; however, since **1966**, **two bronze medals** have been awarded in each event (**except in 1974**). \
A single-elimination competition is held in badminton at the **[Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022)**. Each match consists of three games, each of which is worth **21 points**. The game uses rally scoring, which means that a player does not have to be serving to score. A player must either win by two points or reach **30 points first**. \
**China has led the [Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022)** medal tally by far, with **101 medals in total, 40 of which are gold**. **Indonesia**, on the other hand, is not far behind with **91 medals**, including **26 gold. Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong**, and **India** come in **second and third**, respectively. \
**India** is quickly establishing itself as a **[Badminton](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52029/which-country-is-hosting-2019-asia-badminton-championships) powerhouse**, producing some of the finest players in the world in recent years. **Srikanth Kidambi is ranked 6th in the world**, while **HS Prannoy is ranked 11th**. **P.V. Sindhu, who has made India proud** on several occasions, is now ranked **third in the world**, followed by **Saina Nehwal**, who is placed **tenth**. The country has already demonstrated its capabilities in the **Commonwealth Games**, and the**[Asian Games](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/52057/which-of-the-following-city-going-to-host-asian-games-2022)** should be a breeze for them.


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