SHUTTLECOCK

Shuttlecock kicking, Ti Jian Zi, is another traditional popular folk game. Some records date its origin as far back as the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). This game prevailed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when shops specializing in shuttlecocks business appeared. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), formal competition of shuttlecock kicking was held. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), shuttlecock kicking reached its climax in terms of both making technics and the kicking skills.Besides, it’s convenient to play, for only a very small area is needed to kick the shuttlecock, and it can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime. The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a popular and timeless game among the Chinese.

For the first time an international shuttlecock championship was organized in Paris, France. On the French Open 12 teams participated from France, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, finland and Austria.

The games was played according to Davis Cup rules. Each team played two doubles, two singles and a team events as well.

After the group matches the best two teams played for the first place in KO system.

In the final two Hungarian teams struggled for the golden medal.