Para Badminton World

Starting 1st September
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In just three weeks, we’ll be able to watch, for the first time, Badminton at Paralympic Games.
Huge moment for Para Badminton History.

Para Badminton’s Profile Set to Soar Nearly three decades ago, badminton made a momentous leap when it was included in the Olympic programme at Barcelona 1992. Since then, its popularity has exploded, becoming one of the most-followed Olympic sports, and establishing its presence all over the world.

Jung Jun Kim aiming at gold in Tokyo 2020

Jung Jun Kim eyes badminton gold on the biggest stage 'I’d like to show my daughters I can do something that other fathers can’t. I want to be a father to be proud of.'

BWF announced the final list of qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games badminton competition.

A total of 46 male and 44 female players representing 28 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) from the five Continental Confederations have been selected.

The draws for the 14 events for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Badminton Competition will be held on Thursday 26 August 2021 in Tokyo.

“Brisbane 2032 presented arguably the most integrated Olympic and Paralympic bid we have ever seen, underlining their commitment to staging spectacular and sustainable Paralympic Games in 11 years’ time”, IPC

IPC congratulate successful Brisbane 2032 bid 'Brisbane 2032 presented arguably the most integrated Olympic and Paralympic bid we have ever seen, underlining their commitment to staging spectacular and sustainable Paralympic Games in 11 years’ time'

Tokyo 2020 Para Badminton Schedule

Para Badminton | Paralympic Games

Sport Explained: Para Badminton | Paralympic Games Find more out about here: https://www.paralympic.org/waitforthegreatsLearn all there is to know about Para badminton ahead of the upcoming ...

Para badminton Sport Classes:

Short Height 6 (SH6)

SH6 Class is for players with short stature due to a genetic condition often referred to as “dwarfism”. These athletes play standing on a full-width court.

Para badminton Sport Classes:

Standing Upper 5 (SU5)

SU5 Class is for players with movement affected at a low level in one arm, a high degree in the non-playing arm the absence of one limb, or the minor loss of one limb. The impairment could be on the playing or non playing hand.
Athletes adjust for uneven balance and play standing on a full-width court.

Para badminton Sport Classes:

Standing Lower 4 (SL4)

A second standing class where the player has a lesser impairment compared to Sport Class SL 3. The player could have impairment in one or both lower limbs and minimal impairment in walking/running balance.
These athletes play standing on a full-width court and have good court movement and a full range of shots.