(1.) Answer:
Poona
Explanation:
Badminton originated in India as a game called 'Poona' The modern version of Badminton is said to have its origins in the city of Pune in India and was initially called 'Poona'.
(2.) A shuttlecock is the object that's volleyed back and forth over the net with rackets in the sports of badminton and battledore. It's not a ball—it consists of a cork head and a feathered cone. It can also be called a shuttle, birdie, or bird.
