How many events are played in Olympic badminton?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 5.
In Olympic badminton, a total of five events are played. These are — Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Badminton made its official debut at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, though it was first introduced as a demonstration sport in 1972. Each country can send a limited number of players or pairs based on world rankings and qualification rules set by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
Matches are played in a best-of-three games format, with each game played to 21 points under rally scoring. Countries like China, Indonesia, South Korea, and Denmark have traditionally dominated Olympic badminton. Notably, China holds the record for the most Olympic badminton gold medals since the sport’s inclusion.