BADMINTON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Most Important Frequently Asked Badminton Interview Questions

1. Question 1. When Was Badminton Included First In The Asian Games?

   Answer :

   In 1974 at Teheran.

2. Question 2. The Badminton Birdie Is Also Known By Another Less Used Name Which Is What?

   Answer :

   The shuttlecock is the official name for the birdie, but the name 'birdie' has become more popular because of the less serious badminton players.

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3. Question 3. What Are The Service Lines In A Singles Court?

   Answer :

   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.

4. Question 4. Who Did Xia Xuanze Beat In The World Championship Final, Men's Singles In 2003?

   Answer :

   Wong Choon Hann from Malaysia lost the match 6/15 15/13 6/15. Some people think he lost because he was too nervous.

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5. Question 5. How Many Feathers Should Be In A Shuttle?

   Answer :

   Badminton also used to have different names such as Poona, jeu de volant, battledore, shuttlecock, and Ti Jian Zi.

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6. Question 6. Which Country Holds The Record For Most Number Of Uber Cup Wins?

   Answer :

   Japan has won the cup five times in 1966, 1969, and 1972. 1978 and 1981.

7. Question 7. In Which Year Did Badminton Become An Olympic Sport?

   Answer :

   Badminton was admitted as a full medal sport at the games of the XXIVth Olympiad in Barcelona 1992.

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8. Question 8. 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 :

   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.

9. Question 9. Each Game Is Played Up To How Many Points?

   Answer :

   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.

10. Question 10. What Is The Legal Height You Are Allowed To Serve From?

    Answer :

    Regular serves must be made from the waist or down. If it is served any higher, you risk losing the serve.

11. Question 11. Which Danish Player Won The 1996 Olympic Gold Medal?

    Answer :

    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.

12. Question 12. Which Country Holds The Record For Most Number Of Thomas Cup Wins?

    Answer :

    Indonesia has won the cup eight times in 1958. 1961, 1964, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1979 and 1984.

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13. Question 13. In Which Year Was The Women’s International Championship For Uber Cup Instituted? Who Presented The Cup?

    Answer :

    1956 - Mrs. H.S. Uber

14. Question 14. 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?

    Answer :

    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.

15. Question 15. What Is The Least Amount Of Points A Player Must Lead By To Win The Match?

    Answer :

    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.

16. Question 16. How Many Feathers Are Used In A Traditional Feather 'birdie'?

    Answer :

    Feather birdies are only made from the left wing of a goose.

17. Question 17. 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 :

    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.

18. Question 18. When Did Morten Frost Win His First World Championship?

    Answer :

    Morten Frost never won a world championship. He lost two finals in 1985 and 1987, both in three sets.

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19. Question 19. What Is Not The Diameter Of The Circle That The Tops Of The Feathers Will Form In A Shuttle?

    Answer :

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

20. Question 20. In Doubles, When Do The Players Of One Team Change Their Places?

    Answer :

    When they won a point.

21. Question 21. Badminton Is The World's Fastest Racket Sport. The Shuttle Has Been Known To Fly At Speeds As Much As What?

    Answer :

    That's faster than the fastest tennis serve, and occurs regularly during rallies at the top level. I kid you not. Not much fun if you get one in the face.

22. Question 22. The First-ever Uber Cup Was Won By The Usa Team. On The Other Hand, Which Asian Country Won The First Thomas Cup In 1949?

    Answer :

    Only three countries participated in this inaugural tournament, namely Malaysia, Denmark, and the USA.

23. Question 23. Badminton Originated From A Sport Called Poona. What Country Did Poona Originate In?

    Answer :

    Badminton was brought over from India by English soldiers.

24. Question 24. What Is Name Of The Korean Player Who Won Two World Championships In 1999?

    Answer :

    He won men's doubles and mixed doubles. At the 2003 world championship, he was honoured with the "best player of the year" award.

25. Question 25. In Which Year Was The Men’s International Championship For Thomas Cup Instituted ? Who Presented The Cup?

    Answer :

    1948 - Sir George Alan Thomas.

26. Question 26. A European Country Appeared In The Final Round Of The Thomas Cup In 1949. Which Country Was It?

    Answer :

    The Denmark team made it to the final round of the Thomas Cup in 1949, but lost to Malaya (later named Malaysia when the country gained its independence from the British in 1957). The team made appearances again in 1955, 1964, 1973, 1979, 1966, 2004, and 2006, without ever winning the Thomas Cup.

27. Question 27. When The Shuttle Travels Flat Across The Court, It Is Known As A What?

    Answer :

    This is an effective move that is hit to the opponent's rear court. When used properly, it forces the opponent to lift the shuttle in reply.

28. Question 28. What Are The Boundaries For The Entire Length And Width Of An Official Singles Badminton Court?

    Answer :

    The boundaries for double are different than singles. Doubles courts are wider than singles courts.

29. Question 29. You Are Playing A Game Of Doubles. You Started The Game Serving. Let's Say That The Score Is At 8-5, In Favor Of You. From Your Field Of Vision, Where On The Court Will You Serve From And To?

    Answer :

    The person that serves first always serves from specific sides. In this case, his "even" side (whereas he serves when the score for them is even) is on the right where his "odd" side (where he serves when the score is odd) is on the left. For their partner it is the exact opposite. Also, you must always serve across to the other side of the court (right to left, left to right).

30. Question 30. Who Were The First Europeans To Win The Men's Doubles China Open?

    Answer :

    They beat Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wahl in two sets 15/12 15/10. Jonas Rasmussen and Lars Paaske had won the world championship earlier that year.

31. Question 31. What Is Height To The Centre Of The Badminton Net?

    Answer :

    Five feet.

32. Question 32. What Are The Best Shuttles Made Of?

    Answer :

    They are made from the left wing of a goose. Four geese provide four feathers each to make up the 16 feathers on a shuttle.

33. Question 33. In 1952, The United States Was Defeated By Malaysia In The Final Round Of The Thomas Cup. Which Asian Country Was Defeated By Indonesia In 1961?

    Answer :

    Indonesia won the Thomas Cup by beating Thailand with a score of 6-3.

34. Question 34. If The Server Serves When The Receiver Is Not Ready, The Server Gets A...?

    Answer :

    However, if the receiver makes any attempt of hitting the shuttle back, he is judged as ready.

35. Question 35. You Are Playing Another Game Of Singles. Your Opponent Recovers A Smash By Popping It Up High In The Air, But Close To The Net. As You Go To Smash It Down His Throat, Your Racket Accidentally Hits The Net. What Play Is Called?

    Answer :

    Pretty straight forward - you are not allowed to hit the net. If you do, the play will be stopped you will lose the serve.

36. Question 36. What Type Of Racquet Did Wong Choon Hann Play With?

    Answer :

    Most players play with Yonex, but some players from Malaysia play with Gosen.

37. Question 37. When Scoring, The Opposing Sides Usually Play The Best Of Three Games. How Many Points Are Needed By One Side To Win In Doubles Or Men's Singles?

    Answer :

    At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.

    At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.

38. Question 38. Which Country Won The Uber Cup Three Consecutive Times In 1957, 1960, And 1963?

    Answer :

    In 1957, only three teams competed in the inaugural Uber Cup, namely the USA, India, and Denmark.

39. Question 39. If A Player Strikes The Shuttle, And It Bounces On The Tape And Goes Over The Net, What Happens?

    Answer :

    However, if it bounces on the tape and doesn't go over the net, it is a fault.

40. Question 40. How Many Feathers Are There In A Standard Shuttle Cock?

    Answer :

    Sixteen.

41. Question 41. You Are Set Up For A Nice Smash Opportunity. As You Put All Your Energy Into It, You Watch As It Flies Down Across Your Opponent’s Court. The Shuttle Looks Like It Has Gone Out, But A Fraction Of The Head Has Touched The Line. Afterwards, The Shuttle Bounces Completely Clear Of The Court. Is This Considered In Or Out?

    Answer :

    The boundary lines don't end until the edge of the line stops. If any part of the shuttle touches the line, it will be called "in".

42. Question 42. Which Danish Player Won The 2002 European Championships In The Men's Singles?

    Answer :

    Peter Rasmussen also won the 1997 world championships as he beat Kenneth Jonassen.

43. Question 43. Which European Country Hosted The First Thomas Cup In 1949?

    Answer :

    The very first Thomas Cup was held in Preston, England in 1949. Malaya won the final.

44. Question 44. Taufik Hidayat Of Indonesia Set A Record For The Fastest Recorded Smash In A Singles Competition. How Fast Was It?

    Answer :

    Fu Hai Feng of China set a record for double smash with 332 km/h (206 mph).

45. Question 45. What Year Did Badminton Officially Become An Olympic Sport?

    Answer :

    Badminton was staged as a demonstration sport in the 1972 Olympics, then mixed doubles was added in 1996.

46. Question 46. You Are Playing Yet Another Game Of Singles. Your Opponent Smashes, And You Return The Shuttle With A Drop Shot. Your Opponent Returns The Shuttle By Popping It High Up Beside The Net. As You Go For The Greatest Smash Of All-time, Your Racket Goes Over The Net A Bit Into Your Opponent’s Court. What Is The Common Name For This Foul?

    Answer :

    Reaching isn't allowed because it would never let the opponent return the shuttle.

47. Question 47. What Is The Size Of A Badminton Court?

    Answer :

    44 ft. * 20 ft. for doubles and 44 ft. * 17 ft. for singles. The front box is 6 A ft. wide and the rear box is 2 ft. wide.

48. Question 48. In 1984, A New System Was Introduced. There Were Five Matches In Every Round Of The Thomas Cup Tournament. These Five Matches Included How Many Single Players, And How Many Doubles Teams?

    Answer :

    Before 1984, there were nine matches which were played in two days. However, they were then trimmed down to only five matches who would be conducted in one day.

49. Question 49. Who Holds The Record For Most Number Of Men’s Sinles Crowns In The Nationals?

    Answer :

    Prakash Padukone has won nine times from 1971 to 1979. Syed Modi is a close second with eight wins from 1980 to 1987.

50. Question 50. What Do The Initials Ibf Stand For?

    Answer :

    The IBF made badminton a professional sport in the 1980s. The overhead ruling agency changed their name to Badminton World Federation (BWF) later on.

51. Question 51. What Type Of Game Is A Male Partnered With A Female Or. A Female Partnered With A Male Called?

    Answer :

    Combining guys and girls creates a mixed pair. The same is true with badminton, as a guy and girl partnered together are considered a mixed team.

52. Question 52. Who Won The Chinese National Championships 2003 Women's Singles?

    Answer :

    She has just won Copenhagen Masters in Denmark beating Camilla Martin.

53. Question 53. In 2008, The Thomas Cup And The Uber Cup Were Held Simultaneously In Jakarta, Indonesia. Both Championships Were Won By A Single Country. Which Country Was It?

    Answer :

    For the men's team, South Korea was defeated by China by a score of 3-1. China won the Thomas Cup three times since 2004. For the Uber Cup, China defeated Indonesia 3-0, thus gaining its sixth Uber Cup since 1998.

54. Question 54. Who Holds The Record For Most Number Of Men’s Singles Crowns In The All-england Championships?

    Answer :

    Rudy Hartono Kurniawan of Indonesia won eight crowns from 1968 to 1974 and in 1976. Erland Kops of Denmark is a close second with seven titles.

55. Question 55. What Was The Very First Official Badminton Club?

    Answer :

    The Bath Badminton Club was established in 1877.

56. Question 56. If A Player On The Court Trips And Falls Down, What Play Is Called?

    Answer :

    A player falling down is a misjudge of balance, which is a part of being a good badminton player.

57. Question 57. Who Won The Men's Singles At The 2000 Sydney Olympics?

    Answer :

    Ji beat Hendrawan 15/4, 15/13.

58. Question 58. What Does Ibf Stand For?

    Answer :

    International Badminton Federation.

59. Question 59. In Which Year Did The International Badminton Federation Come Into Being?

    Answer :

    1934.

60. Question 60. India Won Only One Bronze Medal In The Asian Games In Badminton. In Which Year?

    Answer :

    In 1974 at Tehran for men’s team competition.

61. Question 61. Which Indian Player Won The Men’s Singles Title In The All - England Championship?

    Answer :

    Prakash Padukone in 1980.

62. Question 62. Which Is The Oldest Badminton Club?

    Answer :

    New castle badminton club formed at the Armstrong college club on 24th January 1900.

63. Question 63. What Is The Length Of A Badminton Racket?

    Answer :

    26 inches.

64. Question 64. Which English Pair Won The All - England Mixed Doubles Titles Five Times In Succession ?

    Answer :

    Mike Tredgett and Nora Perry.

65. Question 65. Which Country Won The First Uber Cup?

    Answer :

    USA.

66. Question 66. Who Won Most Number Of Titles In The All - England Championship?

    Answer :

    G.A. Thomas (later Sir George Alan Thomas) won 21 titles between 1903 and 1928 ( $ singles, 9 doubles and 8 mixed doubles ).

67. Question 67. Who Holds The Record For Most Number Of Women’s Singles Crowns In The All - England Championship?

    Answer :

    Judy Hashman of USA won the women’s singles title ten times in 1954, 1957 - 58, 1960 to 64, 1966 and 1967.

68. Question 68. Which Cup Was Connected To Badminton?

    Answer :

    Thomas cup.

69. Question 69. When And Where Was The First Inter - Sale Championship Held?

    Answer :

    1944 - 45, Mumbai.

70. Question 70. The International Badminton Federation Was Formed In?

    Answer :

    1934.

71. Question 71. In Which Country Did Badminton Originate?

    Answer :

    India.

72. Question 72. Which Is The Oldest Badminton Tournament Of The World And When Did It Began?

    Answer :

    All - England badminton championship, 1899.

73. Question 73. Which Chinese Won The Women’s Singles Badminton World Title In 1985 And 1987?

    Answer :

    Han Aiping.

74. Question 74. Who Won Gold In Women’s Single In Bangkok Asian Games 1998?

    Answer :

    Kanako Yonkers (Japan).

75. Question 75. Which Famous Woman Player Of England Was Never Beaten In More Than 50 International Matches Played Over A 20 Year Period For Her Country?

    Answer :

    Betty Uber.

76. Question 76. Who Won The Second Saarc Badminton Championship?

    Answer :

    India.

77. Question 77. Who Won The All - England Badminton In 1980?

    Answer :

    Prakash Padukone.

78. Question 78. A Famous Indian Badminton Player Was Shot Dead. Who Was He?

    Answer :

    Syed Modi.

79. Question 79. Who Won The Asian Satellite Title (women) In Chennai, 1998?

    Answer :

    Aparna Popat.

80. Question 80. When Was Badminton First Included In The Asian Games?

    Answer :

    1962.

81. Question 81. When Was Badminton First Included In The Olympic Games In Men’s Singles / Women’s Singles?

    Answer :

    1992.

82. Question 82. What Is The Weight Of A Badminton Racequet?

    Answer :

    The top quality racequets has a weight of 79 and 91 grams including the strings.

83. Question 83. From Which Side Is The First Serve When A Match Starts?

    Answer :

    From a right - hand service court.

84. Question 84. Who Holds The World No.1 Rank In 2008 Beijing Olympics?

    Answer :

    Lin Dan of china.

85. Question 85. Who Won The All - England Open Badminton Championship Of 2001?

    Answer :

    Pullela Gopichand of India. He became the second Indian to achieve this feat after Prakash Padukone in 1980.

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