The shuttlecock's actual history is unknown, however it is thought to have originated in China around 2,000 years ago.
Some historians believe it evolved from the Cuju game, which was similar to football and was utilised for military training.
Others believe that it has been invented to train hunting birds, teaching them to fly and catch small game using feathers that mimic animal movements.
Moreover, whatever its origins, the shuttlecock quickly became a popular game in China and spread throughout Asia.
Later, introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages, became a popular pastime for both children and adults, laying the groundwork for modern badminton.
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