World Racquet Sports
Racquet Sports originated in East, South and South East Asia where the ancestors of Badminton are to be found. There are variations on Racquet Sports unique to Europe (Italian Tamburello, French Tambourine) and the Rest of the World.
Tamburello (Italy)
Palla Tamburello is an Italian Team Racquet Sports (5-a-side) that utilizes a Tambourine to hit the ball rather than a racquet
Tamburello (Italy)
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Federazione Italiana Palla Tamburello
Federazione Italiana Palla Tamburello Men’s Serie A Super Cup Roll of Honour 2007-Present
Federazione Italiana Palla Tamburello Women’s Serie A Super Cup Roll of Honour 2005-Present
FIPT Open Serie A (Seasons): 2019
Hatesuki (Japan)
Hanetsuki is a traditional Japanese form of Badminton.
Japanese Hanetsuki
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Hanetsuki (Japanese Badminton)
Road Tennis (Barbados)
Road Tennis (Barbados)
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Professional Road Tennis Association
