How many people took part in first badminton game at the Olympic games?

Badminton became an Olympic sport beginning at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. 36 countries sent 177 athletes (93 men and 84 women) to compete in badminton at the 1992 Games.

Athletes from Indonesia won 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), China won 5 medals (1 silver, 4 bronze), South Korea won 4 medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze), Denmark won 1 medal (bronze), and Malaysia won 1 medal (bronze).