Modern badminton originated in England. Since 1899, when the first All England Badminton Championship was held in Britain, this world's oldest badminton tournament has become the most important traditional and informal world badminton tournament. It is held once a year, and players from more than 30 countries and regions participate in each session.

Another important badminton world competition is the international badminton championship (team competition). Among them, the men's team competition, also known as "Thomas Cup", was held from 1948. The women's team competition is also called Uber Cup. It used to be held every three years Since 13 Thomas Cup and 10 Uber Cup in 1984, they are held every two years and simultaneously. These two competitions represent the overall level of badminton in a country.

In the 1970s, the International Badminton Federation launched a world championship, which officially represented the highest level of badminton in the world and was held once a year.

In addition, there are the annual badminton series grand prix and finals added in the 1980s, as well as the Eurasian badminton competition.

There are many new badminton players in China, and the stars are shining. 1986 China Badminton Team won the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup men's and women's world championships. 1987 won all five individual championships in the 5th World Championships, creating a miracle of the World Badminton Federation and becoming the "Great Badminton Wall" of China.