Why the Name All England?
The All England Open is the world’s oldest badminton tournament.
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Since being introduced in 1899 by the Badminton Association of England, the tournament has gone on to be held in high esteem by players and fans.
These days, with so much prestige attached to it, the All England title is arguably the most coveted on the BWF World Tour.
But how did it get its unusual name?