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The history of modern times traces the origins of badminton to the 'Poona game' , which was a game that was invented and played by some British officers in the 1860s when they were stationed at the city of 'Poona' in India.
The Badminton Association was founded in 1893 and reported as follows in the press: The notice below appeared in The Field, September 9th, 1893, page 400 and was also sent to all known badminton clubs. A meeting is to be held at Dunbar, Waverly Grove, Southsea, at 2.00 p.m. on September 13th, for the purpose of forming a Badminton Association. All clubs are invited to send a delegate.