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Badminton has been played in the Philippines since the 1920s when British and American expatriates introduced the sport to the country. [3] The national team was formed after the establishment of the Philippine Badminton Association in 1952. The Philippines made a couple of appearances at the Sudirman Cup in the 2010s.
The name derives from the Duke of Beaufort's Badminton House in Gloucestershire, [5] but why or when remains unclear. [citation needed] As early as 1860, a London toy dealer named Isaac Spratt published a booklet entitled Badminton Battledore – A New Game, but no copy is known to have survived. [6]
The Philippine Badminton Association (PBAD) is the national governing body for badminton in the Philippines. The country joined International Badminton Federation in 1950 but it was not until 1952 the country organized its association.
The Philippines has produced more than 40 boxing world champions such as Luisito Espinosa, Donnie Nietes, Gerry Peñalosa, and Johnriel Casimero. Boxing is among the most popular individual sports in the Philippines. Some Filipino boxers such as Nonito Donaire, Gabriel Elorde, Pancho Villa and Manny Pacquiao are recognized internationally.
Conrado Co married Pacita Uy, who was 1972 Miss Freshman of the UST College of Commerce. Pacita is also a badminton player and has played in competitive badminton winning at a doubles event in 1983 in a non-ranking national tournament. Conrado and Pacita has three children named Karen, Joseph Ryan and Theodore who are all badminton players. [2]
The UAAP badminton championships are badminton tournaments on the Philippines for university teams. Results ... University of the Philippines Diliman: 5 10 15:
Pages in category "Badminton in the Philippines" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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