Badminton at the Summer Olympics
History
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The [[1972 Summer Olympics]] saw the inaugural staging of [[badminton]], as a demonstration sport. Two decades later, after a successful exhibition at the [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 games]], the sport was officially introduced to the Olympics in 1989, and debuted in competition at the [[1992 Summer Olympics|1992 Games]] where 4 events were held, with singles and doubles events for both men and women. Four medals were awarded in each event, including two bronzes. At the following |
The [[1972 Summer Olympics]] saw the inaugural staging of [[badminton]], as a demonstration sport. Two decades later, after a successful exhibition at the [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 games]], the sport was officially introduced to the Olympics in 1989, and debuted in competition at the [[1992 Summer Olympics|1992 Games]] where 4 events were held, with singles and doubles events for both men and women. Four medals were awarded in each event, including two bronzes. At the following Gaming [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996]], had 5 events with the addition of mixed doubles. Since 1996 there is a playoff between the two semi-final losers to determine the sole winner of the [[bronze medal]]. This format has continued to [[Badminton at the 2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Olympics]]. |
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===Events=== |
===Events=== |
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