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What is shuttlecock?

Shuttlecock, called "Shuttlecock" in daily life, is a simple fitness exercise and a traditional folk sport.

According to historical documents and unearthed cultural relics, kicking shuttlecock originated in Han Dynasty in China and prevailed in Six Dynasties, Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty.

Shuttlecock is evolved from the ancient folk shuttlecock movement in China, and it is a bright pearl in the treasure house of national traditional sports in China.

On the basis of the fun, appreciation and fitness of shuttlecock, it increases antagonism and integrates badminton court, volleyball rules and football skills. It is a sports event that competes across the net and is deeply loved by the people.

From 65438 to 0984, the former State Sports Commission listed shuttlecock as an official event and organized the national shuttlecock invitational tournament.

Under the advocacy of the government and the sports department, the shuttlecock movement has been widely carried out in Beijing, Hubei, Shandong, Guangdong, Shanghai, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and Northeast provinces, and various types of shuttlecock competitions have been organized in various places.

More and more people participate in this activity, which fully shows the great vitality of shuttlecock.