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Retrieved 6 August 2021 - https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/statutes/#1513733461252-a16ae05d-1fc9 BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: LAWS OF BADMINTON In Force: 23/05/2021 Version 1.0 DEFINITIONS Player Any person playing Badminton. The basic contest in Bad...

Retrieved 6 August 2021 - https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/statutes/#1513733461252-a16ae05d-1fc9 BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: LAWS OF BADMINTON In Force: 23/05/2021 Version 1.0 DEFINITIONS Player Any person playing Badminton. The basic contest in Badminton between opposing sides each of one or Match two players. Singles A match where there is one player on each of the opposing sides. Doubles A match where there are two players on each of the opposing sides. Serving side The side having the right to serve. Receiving side The side opposing the serving side. A sequence of one or more strokes starting with the service, until the Rally shuttle ceases to be in play. Stroke A movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit the shuttle. The clauses in italics apply to Para badminton only. 1. COURT AND COURT EQUIPMENT The court shall be a rectangle marked out with lines 40 mm wide as shown in Diagram A. 1.1.1. The court for Wheelchair Badminton shall be as shown in Diagrams D and E, respectively. 1.1.2. For Standing Badminton classes playing half-court the court for singles shall be as shown in Diagram F. The lines marking out the court shall be easily distinguishable and preferably be coloured white or yellow. All the lines shall form part of the area which they define. The posts shall be 1.55 metres in height from the surface of the court and shall remain vertical when the net is strained as provided in Law 1.10. The posts shall be placed on the doubles side lines as in Diagram A irrespective of whether singles or doubles is being played. The posts or its supports shall not extend into the court beyond the side lines. The net shall be made of fine cord of dark colour and even thickness with a mesh of not less than 15 mm and not more than 20 mm. The net shall be 760 mm in depth and at least 6.1 metres wide. The top of the net shall be edged with a 75 mm white tape doubled over a cord or cable running through the tape. This tape shall rest upon the cord or cable. The cord or cable shall be stretched firmly, flush with the top of the posts. The top of the net from the surface of the court shall be 1.524 metres at the centre of the court and 1.55 metres over the side lines for doubles. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 2 of 14 There shall be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts. If necessary, the full depth of the net at the ends shall be tied to the posts. DIAGRAM A Note: (1) Diagonal length of full court = 14.723m (2) Court as shown above can be used for both singles and doubles play (3) ** Optional testing marks as shown in Diagram B. 2. SHUTTLE The shuttle shall be made of natural and / or synthetic materials. From whatever material the shuttle is made, the flight characteristics generally shall be similar to those produced by a natural feathered shuttle with a cork base covered by a thin layer of leather. Feathered Shuttle 2.2.1. The shuttle shall have 16 feathers fixed in the base. 2.2.2. The feathers shall have a uniform length between 62 mm to 70 mm when measured from the tip to the top of the base. 2.2.3. The tips of the feathers shall lie on a circle with a diameter from 58 mm to 68 mm. 2.2.4. The feathers shall be fastened firmly with thread or other suitable material. 2.2.5. The base shall be 25 mm to 28 mm in diameter and rounded on the bottom. 2.2.6. The shuttle shall weigh from 4.74 to 5.50 grams. Non-Feathered Shuttle 2.3.1. The skirt, or simulation of feathers in synthetic materials, shall replace natural feathers. 2.3.2. The base shall be as described in Law 2.2.5. 2.3.3. Measurements and weight shall be as in Laws 2.2.2, 2.2.3 and 2.2.6. However, because of the difference in the specific gravity and other BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 3 of 14 properties of synthetic materials in comparison with feathers, a variation of up to 10 per cent shall be acceptable. Subject to there being no variation in the general design, speed and flight of the shuttle, modifications in the above specifications may be made with the approval of the Member Association concerned, in places where atmospheric conditions due to either altitude or climate make the standard shuttle unsuitable. 3. TESTING A SHUTTLE FOR SPEED To test a shuttle, a player shall use a full underhand stroke which makes contact with the shuttle over the back boundary line. The shuttle shall be hit at an upward angle and in a direction parallel to the side lines. A shuttle of correct speed will land not less than 530 mm and not more than 990 mm short of the other back boundary line as in Diagram B. DIAGRAM B 4. RACKET The racket shall be a frame not exceeding 680 mm in overall length and 230 mm in overall width consisting of the main parts described in Laws 4.1.1 to 4.1.5 as illustrated in Diagram C. 4.1.1. The handle is the part of the racket intended to be gripped by a player. 4.1.2. The stringed area is the part of the racket with which it is intended that a player hits the shuttle. 4.1.3. The head bounds the stringed area. 4.1.4. The shaft connects the handle to the head (subject to Law 4.1.5). 4.1.5. The throat (if present) connects the shaft to the head. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 4 of 14 DIAGRAM C frame The stringed area: 4.2.1. shall be flat and consist of a pattern of crossed strings either alternately interlaced or bonded where they cross; and 4.2.2. shall not exceed 280 mm in overall length and 220 mm in overall width. However, the strings may extend into an area which otherwise would be the throat, provided that: 4.2.2.1. the width of the extended stringed area does not exceed 35 mm; and 4.2.2.2. the overall length of the stringed area does not then exceed 330 mm. The racket: 4.3.1. shall be free of attached objects and protrusions, other than those used solely and specifically to limit or prevent wear and tear, or vibration, or to distribute weight, or to secure the handle by cord to the player’s hand, and which are reasonable in size and placement for such purposes; and 4.3.2. shall be free of any device that makes it possible for a player to change materially the shape of the racket. 5. EQUIPMENT AND COMPLIANCE Compliance The Badminton World Federation shall rule on any question of whether any racket, shuttle or equipment or any prototype used in the playing of Badminton complies with the specifications. Such ruling may be undertaken on the Federation’s initiative or on application by any party with a bona fide interest, including any player, technical official, equipment manufacturer or Member Association or member thereof. Additional equipment for Para Badminton For Para badminton, a wheelchair or a crutch may be used. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 5 of 14 5.2.1. A player’s body may be fixed to the wheelchair with an elastic belt. 5.2.2. A wheelchair may be equipped with supporting wheels, which may extend beyond the main wheel. 5.2.3. The player’s feet must be fixed to the footrest of the wheelchair 6. TOSS Before play commences, a toss shall be conducted and the side winning the toss shall exercise the choice in either Law 6.1.1 or 6.1.2: 6.1.1. to serve or receive first; 6.1.2. to start play at one end of the court or the other. The side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining choice. 7. SCORING SYSTEM A match shall consist of the best of three games, unless otherwise arranged (BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.3 and Section 4.1.4). A game shall be won by the side which first scores 21 points, except as provided in Law 7.4 and 7.5. The side winning a rally shall add a point to its score. A side shall win a rally, if the opposing side commits a ‘fault’ or the shuttle ceases to be in play because it touches the surface of the court inside the opponent’s court. If the score becomes 20-all, the side which gains a two point lead first, shall win that game. If the score becomes 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point shall win that game. The side winning a game shall serve first in the next game. 8. CHANGE OF ENDS Players shall change ends: 8.1.1. at the end of the first game; 8.1.2. at the end of the second game, if there is to be a third game; and 8.1.3. in the third game when a side first scores 11 points, except in Handicap Matches (BWF Statute Section 4.1.3) If the ends are not changed as indicated in Law 8.1, it shall be done so as soon as the mistake is discovered and when the shuttle is not in play. The existing score shall stand. 9. SERVICE In a correct service, the flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket to pass over the net so that, if not intercepted, it shall land in the receiver’s service court (i.e. on or within the boundary lines); and 9.1.1. neither side shall cause undue delay to the delivery of the service once the server and the receiver are ready for the service. 9.1.2. on completion of the backward movement of the server’s racket head, any delay in the start of the service (Law 9.2) shall be considered to be an undue delay; BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 6 of 14 9.1.3. the server and the receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite service courts (Diagram A) without touching the boundary lines of these service courts; 9.1.3.1. In Para badminton Wheelchair and Standing Classes playing half-court, Diagram D and F, respectively, apply. 9.1.4. some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered (Law 9.3); 9.1.4.1. In Wheelchair Badminton: from the start of the service and until the service is delivered, the wheels of the server and the receiver must be stationary, except the natural counter movement of the server’s wheelchair. 9.1.5. the server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle; 9.1.6. the whole shuttle shall be below 1.15 metres from the surface of the court at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket; 9.1.6.1. In Wheelchair Badminton, the whole shuttle shall be below the server’s armpit at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket; 9.1.7. the movement of the server’s racket shall continue forwards from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered (Law 9.3); 9.1.8. in attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shuttle. Once the players are ready for the service, the first forward movement of the server’s racket head shall be the start of the service. Once started (Law 9.2), the service is delivered when the shuttle is hit by the server’s racket or, in attempting to serve, the server misses the shuttle. The server shall not serve before the receiver is ready. However, the receiver shall be considered to have been ready if a return of the service is attempted. In doubles, during the delivery of service (Law 9.2, 9.3), the partners may take up any positions within their respective courts, which do not unsight the opposing server or receiver. 10. SINGLES Serving and receiving courts 10.1.1. The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective right service courts when the server has not scored or has scored an even number of points in that game. 10.1.2. The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective left service courts when the server has scored an odd number of points in that game. 10.1.3. In Para badminton Classes playing half-court, the server and receiver shall serve from and receive in their respective service courts. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 7 of 14 Order of play and position on court 10.2.1. In a rally, the shuttle may be hit by the server and the receiver alternately, from any position on that player’s side of the net, until the shuttle ceases to be in play (Law 15). Scoring and serving 10.3.1. If the server wins a rally (Law 7.3), the server shall score a point. The server shall then serve again from the alternate service court. 10.3.2. If the receiver wins a rally (Law 7.3), the receiver shall score a point. The receiver shall then become the new server. 11. DOUBLES Serving and receiving courts 11.1.1. A player of the serving side shall serve from the right service court when the serving side has not scored or has scored an even number of points in that game. 11.1.2. A player of the serving side shall serve from the left service court when the serving side has scored an odd number of points in that game. 11.1.3. The player of the receiving side who served last shall stay in the same service court from where he served last. The reverse pattern shall apply to the receiver’s partner. 11.1.4. The player of the receiving side standing in the diagonally opposite service court to the server shall be the receiver. 11.1.5. The players shall not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is serving. 11.1.6. Service in any turn of serving shall be delivered from the service court corresponding to the serving side’s score, except as provided in Law 12. Order of play and position on court After the service is returned, in a rally, the shuttle may be hit by either player of the serving side and either player of the receiving side alternately, from any position on that player’s side of the net, until the shuttle ceases to be in play (Law 15). Scoring and serving 11.3.1. If the serving side wins a rally (Law 7.3), the serving side shall score a point. The server shall then serve again from the alternate service court. 11.3.2. If the receiving side wins a rally (Law 7.3), the receiving side shall score a point. The receiving side shall then become the new serving side. Sequence of serving In any game, the right to serve shall pass consecutively: 11.4.1. from the initial server who started the game from the right service court; 11.4.2. to the partner of the initial receiver; 11.4.3. to the partner of the initial server; BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 8 of 14 11.4.4. to the initial receiver; 11.4.5. to the initial server and so on. No player shall serve or receive out of turn, or receive two consecutive services in the same game, except as provided in Law 12 or when a fault for misconduct is called. Either player of the winning side may serve first in the next game, and either player of the losing side may receive first in the next game. 12. SERVICE COURT ERRORS A service court error has been made when a player: 12.1.1. has served or received out of turn; or 12.1.2. has served or received from the wrong service court; If a service court error is discovered, the error shall be corrected when the shuttle is not in play and the existing score shall stand. 13. FAULTS It shall be a ‘fault’: if a service is not correct (Law 9.1); if, in service, the shuttle: 13.2.1. is caught on the net and remains suspended on its top; 13.2.2. after passing over the net, is caught in the net; or 13.2.3. is hit by the receiver’s partner; if in play, the shuttle: 13.3.1. lands outside the boundaries of the court (i.e. not on or within the boundary lines); 13.3.2. fails to pass over the net; 13.3.3. touches the ceiling or side walls; 13.3.4. touches the person or dress of a player; 13.3.4.1. In Para badminton a Wheelchair or Crutch is considered part of the player’s person. 13.3.5. touches any other object or person outside the court; (Where necessary on account of the structure of the building, the local badminton authority may, subject to the right of veto of its Member Association, make bye- laws dealing with cases in which a shuttle touches an obstruction). 13.3.6. is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke; 13.3.7. is hit twice in succession by the same player. However, a shuttle hitting the head and the stringed area of the racket in one stroke shall not be a ‘fault’; 13.3.8. is hit by a player and the player’s partner successively; or BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 9 of 14 13.3.9. touches a player’s racket and does not travel towards the opponent’s court; 13.3.10. in Wheelchair Badminton if the shuttle is: 13.3.10.1. caught on the net and remains suspended on top; or 13.3.10.2. after passing over the net is caught in the net. if, in play, a player: 13.4.1. touches the net or its supports with racket, person or dress; 13.4.2. invades an opponent’s court over the net with racket or person except that the striker may follow the shuttle over the net with the racket in the course of a stroke after the initial point of contact with the shuttle is on the striker’s side of the net; 13.4.3. invades an opponent’s court under the net with racket or person such that an opponent is obstructed or distracted; or 13.4.4. obstructs an opponent, i.e. prevents an opponent from making a legal stroke where the shuttle is followed over the net; 13.4.5. deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting or making gestures; 13.4.6. in Wheelchair Badminton 13.4.6.1. at the moment the shuttle is hit no part of the players’ trunk is in contact with the seat of the wheelchair. 13.4.6.2. if the fixation of a foot to the footrest is lost. 13.4.6.3. during play, the player touches the floor with any part of the feet. if a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent offences under Law 16. 14. LETS ‘Let’ shall be called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is no umpire), to halt play. It shall be a ‘let”, if: 14.2.1. the server serves before the receiver is ready (Law 9.4); 14.2.2. during service, the receiver and the server are both faulted; 14.2.3. after the service is returned, the shuttle is: 14.2.3.1. caught on the net and remains suspended on its top; 14.2.3.1.1. except in Wheelchair Badminton when it is a fault. or 14.2.3.2. after passing over the net is caught in the net; 14.2.3.2.1. except in Wheelchair Badminton when it is a fault. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 10 of 14 14.2.4. during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from the rest of the shuttle; 14.2.5. in the opinion of the umpire, play is disrupted or a player of the opposing side is distracted by a coach; 14.2.6. a line judge is unsighted and the umpire or Instant Review System is unable to make a decision; or 14.2.7. any unforeseen or accidental situation has occurred. When a ‘let’ occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the player who served last shall serve again. 15. SHUTTLE NOT IN PLAY A shuttle is not in play when: it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court on the striker’s side of the net; it hits the surface of the court; or a ‘fault’ or a ‘let’ has occurred. 16. CONTINUOUS PLAY, MISCONDUCT & PENALTIES Play shall be continuous from the first service until the match is concluded, except as allowed in Laws 16.2 and 16.3, and, for Wheelchair Badminton, 16.5.3. Intervals: 16.2.1. not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading score reaches 11 points, except Handicap matches (BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.3); and 16.2.2. not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second game, and between the second and third game shall be allowed in all matches. (For a televised match, the Referee may decide before the match that intervals as in Law 16.2 are mandatory and of fixed duration). Suspension of play 16.3.1. When necessitated by circumstances not within the control of the players, the umpire may suspend play for such a period as the umpire may consider necessary. 16.3.2. Under special circumstances the Referee may instruct the umpire to suspend play. In Para badminton, repair of additional equipment for Para badminton (Law 5.2) may be considered a special circumstance. 16.3.3. If play is suspended, the existing score shall stand and play shall be resumed from that point. Delay in play 16.4.1. Under no circumstances shall play be delayed to enable a player to recover strength or wind or to receive advice. 16.4.2. The umpire shall be the sole judge of any delay in play. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 11 of 14 Advice and leaving the court 16.5.1. Only when the shuttle is not in play (Law 15), and until the players have taken up position to serve and receive shall a player be permitted to receive advice during a match. 16.5.2. No player shall leave the court during a match without the umpire’s permission, causing delay to play, except during the intervals as described in Law 16.2. 16.5.3. In Wheelchair Badminton, a player may be allowed to leave the court for one additional interval during a match in order to catheterise. The player shall be accompanied by any BWF appointed Technical Official. A player shall not: 16.6.1. deliberately cause delay in, or suspension of, play; 16.6.2. deliberately modify or damage the shuttle in order to change its speed or its flight; 16.6.3. behave in an offensive or inappropriate manner; or 16.6.4. be guilty of misconduct not otherwise covered by the Laws of Badminton. Administration of breach 16.7.1. The umpire shall administer any breach of Law 16.2, 16.4.1, 16.5.2 or 16.6 by: 16.7.1.1. issuing a warning to the offending side; or 16.7.1.2. faulting the offending side, if previously warned; or 16.7.1.3. faulting the offending side in cases of flagrant offence or breach. 16.7.2. On faulting a side (Law 16.7.1.2 or 16.7.1.3), the umpire shall report the offending side immediately to the Referee, who shall have the power to disqualify the offending side from the match 17. OFFICIALS AND APPEALS The Referee shall be in overall charge of the tournament or championship(s) of which a match forms part. The umpire, where appointed, shall be in charge of the match, the court and its immediate surrounds. The umpire shall report to the Referee. The service judge shall call service faults made by the server should they occur (Law 9.1.2 to 9.1.8). A line judge shall indicate whether a shuttle landed ‘in’ or ‘out’ on the line(s) assigned. An official’s decision shall be final on all points of fact for which that official is responsible except that if, 17.5.1. in the opinion of the umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt that a line judge has clearly made a wrong call, the umpire shall overrule the decision of the line judge. BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 12 of 14 17.5.2. an Instant Review System is in operation, the system in operation shall decide on any line call challenge (BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.8). An umpire shall: 17.6.1. uphold and enforce the Laws of Badminton and, especially, call a ‘fault’ or a ‘let’ should either occur; 17.6.2. give a decision on any appeal regarding a point of dispute, if made before the next service is delivered; 17.6.3. ensure players and spectators are kept informed of the progress of the match; 17.6.4. appoint or replace line judges or a service judge in consultation with the Referee; 17.6.5. where another technical official is not appointed, arrange for that official’s duties to be carried out; 17.6.6. where an appointed official is unsighted, carry out that official’s duties or play a ‘let’; 17.6.7. record and report to the Referee all matters relating to Law 16; and 17.6.8. refer to the Referee all unsatisfied appeals on questions of law only. (Such appeals must be made before the next service is delivered or, if at the end of the match, before the side that appeals has left the court.) BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 13 of 14 Note: In all diagrams that follow = court area for play and = service area DIAGRAM D Short service line Long service line Court and service court for Para badminton wheelchair Classes singles. DIAGRAM E Short service line Long service line Court and service court for doubles Para badminton wheelchair Classes doubles BWF Statutes, Section 4.1: Law of Badminton Page 14 of 14 DIAGRAM F Short service line Long service line Court and service court for Para badminton singles standing Classes playing half-court. All other standing Classes will play standard court (Diagram A) for both singles and doubles. FAULTS & LETS Shuttle not in play A shuttle is not in play when it strikes the net and remains attached there or suspended on top. A shuttle is not in play when it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court on the striker's side of the net. A shuttle is not in play when it hits the surface of the court or a 'fault' or 'let' has occurred. Faults The rules of badminton consider the following as faults: - If the shuttle lands outside the boundaries of the court, passes through or under the net, fail to pass the net, touches the ceiling or side walls, touches the person or dress of a player or touches any other object or person. - If the initial point of contact with the shuttle is not on the striker's side of the net. (The striker may, however, follow the shuttle over the net with the racket in the course of a stroke.) - If a player touches the net or its supports with racket, person or dress, invades an opponent's court over the net with racket or person except as permitted. - If a player invades an opponent's court under the net with racket or person such that an opponent is obstructed or distracted or obstructs an opponent, that is prevents an opponent from making a legal stroke where the shuttle is followed over the net. - If a player deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting or making gestures. - If the shuttle is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke. - If the shuttle is hit twice in succession by the same player with two strokes. - If the shuttle is hit by a player and the player's partner successively or touches a player's racket and continues towards the back of that player's court. - If a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent offences under Law of Continuous Play, Misconduct, Penalties. - If, on service, the shuttle is caught on the net and remains suspended on top, or, on service, after passing over the net is caught in the net. Lets 'Let' is called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is no umpire), to halt play. A 'let' may be given for any unforeseen or accidental occurrence.The rules of badminton consider the following as 'lets': - If a shuttle is caught in the net and remains suspended on top or, after passing over the net, is caught in the net, it shall be a 'let' except on service. - If, during service, the receiver and server are both faulted at the same time, it shall be a 'let'. - If the server serves before the receiver is ready, it shall be a 'let'. - If, during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from the rest of the shuttle, is shall be a 'let'. - If a line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to make a decision, it shall be a 'let'. - A 'let' may occur following a service court error. When a 'let' occurs, the play since the last service shall not count and the player who served shall serve again, except where in situations where the Law of Service Court Errors is applicable. Badminton Laws of Badminton Fitness for Badminton Laws of Badminton Match Procedures Scoring system Faults & Lets Laws of Badminton The Early Rules (1873 - 2004) The Present Rules (2005 onwards) Best of three games Best of three games Played to 15 points Played to 21 points Point scored when the team served Point scored when the team won the and won the rally rally Setting of scores Win by at least 2 points (13-13→ set 5 points or continue to 15 20-20 → the game continues until one points) side gains a two point lead (such as (14-14→ set 3 points or continue to 15 24–22), up to a maximum of 30 points points) (30–29 is a winning score) Fitness for Badminton “FITT” principle a common method used to build fitness. F – Frequency (How often?) I – Intensity (How intense? Low, Moderate or High?) T – Time (How long?) T – Type (What kind of activities?) Fitness for Badminton Fitness for Badminton Fitness for Badminton References Laws of Badminton: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/statutes/#1513733461252-a16ae05d-1fc9 https://www.badmintonlife.com/badminton-rules/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton#Scoring_system_and_service https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoring_system_development_of_badminton Questions? Badminton Laws of Badminton Fitness for Badminton Origins of Badminton Badminton in Singapore Para Badminton Badminton in Singapore (Past) Badminton was introduced in Singapore in the early 19th century by British military officers The Singapore Badminton Association was established in 1929 By the mid-1930s, badminton had become a popular sport throughout Malaya Badminton in Singapore (Past) Some of the best players (Malaya): - Wong Peng Soon (4 All-England titles) - Ong Poh Lim (All-England, French, Danish) - Alice Pennefeather (Badminton, Tennis, Hockey) As part of the Malayan team, Singapore clinched the inaugural Thomas Cup in 1949 (England) and retained it in 1952 (Singapore) and 1955 (Singapore) Badminton in Singapore (Present) Commonwealth Games o Gold - women’s singles (2002), mixed doubles (2022) o Silver - mixed team (2002), men’s singles & doubles (2014) o Bronze - mixed team (2014) SEA Games o Gold - women’s team (2003) o Silver - women’s team (2005, 2007), men’s team (2007) o Bronze - men’s & women’s team (2009 – 2021) Asia Team Championships - 2022 o Bronze - men’s team o Qualified for Thomas Cup 2022 Badminton in Singapore (Present) Yeo Jia Min & Loh Kean Yew - Next Generation Players Yeo Jia Min Loh Kean Yew Beat World No. 1 Beat Lin Dan in 2019 Akane Yamaguchi at Thailand Maters Final the 2019 BWF World Won first major Championships competition – 2021Hylo Bronze medal at 2022 Open Commonwealth 2021 BWF World Games Champion Bronze medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games Badminton in Singapore (Present) Terry Hee & Tan Wei Han - Next Generation Players Mixed Doubles Won first major competition – 2022 India Open Bronze medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games  Para Badminton Competed internationally since the 1990s First World Championships took place in Amersfoort, Netherlands in 1998 and now occurs every two years Governed by the Para-Badminton World Federation (PBWF) until 2011 Official sport for the first time at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 Sport Classes Class Description Players in this class requires a wheelchair to play badminton. Players in this Sport WH1 Class usually have impairment in both lower limbs and trunk function. A player in this class could have impairment in one or both lower limbs and WH2 minimal or no impairment of the trunk. Players are required to play on a wheelchair in this class In this class a player must play standing. The player could have impairment in SL3 one or both lower limbs and poor walking/running balance. A second standing class where the player has a lesser impairment compared to SL4 Sport Class SL 3. The player could have impairment in one or both lower limbs and minimal impairment in walking/running balance. The players in this class has impairment of the upper limbs.The impairment could SU5 be on the playing or non playing hand. Athletes who have achondroplasia. SH6 These are players who have a short stature due to a genetic condition often referred to as “dwarfism”. Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Rank NPC Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 5 3 2 10 2 Japan* 3 1 5 9 3 Indonesia 2 2 2 6 4 India 2 1 1 4 5 France 1 1 0 2 6 Malaysia 1 0 0 1 South 7 0 3 1 4 Korea Great 0 1 1 2 Britain 8 Hong Kong 0 1 1 2 Thailand 0 1 1 2 Totals (10 NPCs) 14 14 14 42 REFERENCES Badminton in Singapore: https://www.singaporebadminton.org.sg/ https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_649_2004-12-21.html https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1393_2010-05-10.html https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/singapore-badminton-yeo-jia-min- loh-kean-yew-11427212 Yeo Jian Min – BWF World Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3do28HTclqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXK0QgkNXbw Loh Kean Yew – BWF World Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vzQLJ2CdNQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuzEmHJmpqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg8Q1q8RrvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZpi3hxhmEc Para Badminton https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/para-badminton/ Questions? Origins of Badminton Badminton in Singapore Para Badminton Origins of Badminton January 2022 Today’s Topics 1. Origins of Badminton 2. Major Competitive Events  Timeline Originated from 3 countries: China (Jian Zi) India (Poona) Greece (Battledore and Shuttlecock) Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  China - Jian Zi Invented during Han Dynasty (206 BC) First game that uses a shuttlecock - four feathers fixed into rubber sole/plastic discs How to play: Keep a weighted shuttlecock in the air by using their bodies, (mainly by kicking) apart from hands Minimum number of players: 1 Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Battledore and Shuttlecock Origins more than 2000 years ago The oldest racket sport In the 16th-17th Century, it became a popular game to pass time for the European upper class It was played outdoor during warm weather as a recreational activity Shuttlecock affected by wind due to lightness → sometimes played indoors Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Battledore and Shuttlecock A Cooperative Sport How to play: Hit the shuttlecock to each other without letting it touch the ground No. of players: 2 or more people In 1830, the record number of hits was 2117 hits by the Somerset family Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  India – Poona Started in 1860s Battledore and Shuttlecock but with added net The British army modified this game in India and took the equipment back to England Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Poona → Badminton At Duke of Beaufort Party Event occurred in 1873 Hometown: Badminton Poona hence became known as “Badminton game” Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Badminton World Federation (BWF) Founded 1934 In 1893 the Badminton Association was founded and based in England, thus becoming the guardian of the Laws of the game IBF formed as an ‘internationally representative body’, taking over the Badminton Association Renamed BWF in 2006 Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments Pop Quiz: How many feathers are used to make a shuttlecock? A: 15 B: 16 C: 17 D: 18  Major Tournaments World Junior Championships (1992) Thomas Cup Commonwealth Olympics (1948) Games (1966) (1992) All England Uber Cup World Badminton Sudirman Cup (1899) (1956) Championships (1977) (1989) Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  All England Open Founded 1899 HQ London Scottish Regiment Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate Annual Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles Wong Peng Soon – 1st Asian to win (1950 – 1953) Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Thomas Cup (Men) Founded 1949 Sir Geroge Alan Thomas Triennial; Biennial from 1982 Regional Qualification 3 Singles, 2 Doubles Most titles: Indonesia (14), China (10), Malaysia (5) 2022 edition (Bangkok, Thailand): India, Indonesia, Denmark / Japan Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Uber Cup (Women) Founded 1957 Betty Uber Triennial; Biennial from 1984 Regional Qualification 3 Singles, 2 Doubles Most titles: China (15), Japan (6), Indonesia / USA (3) 2022 edition (Chengdu, China): South Korea, China, Japan / Thailand Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  Sudirman Cup (Mixed) Founded 1989 Dick Sudirman Biennial Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles Most titles: China (13), South Korea (4), Indonesia (1) 2023 edition (Suzhou, China): China, South Korea, Malaysia / Japan Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments  The Olympics Introduced – 1972 Demonstration Sport : Indonesia (1972), South Korea (1988) Formally introduced in 1989 and included @ 1992 Olympics (Barcelona) Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles 2020 Men’s Singles: Victor Axelsen (Den), Chen Long (Chn), Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Idn) 2020 Ladies Singles: Chen Yu Fei (Chn), Tai Tsu Ying (Tpe), Pusarla V. Sidhu (Ind) Origins of Badminton Major Tournaments https://olympics.bwfbadminton.com/results/4027/tokyo-2020-olympic-games-badminton/podium  Origins of Badminton January 2022 References https://bwfbadminton.com/ https://www.britannica.com/sports/badminton https://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Battledore-Shuttlecock.htm https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zs89dmn/revision/1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_England_Open_Badminton_Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudirman_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton_at_the_Summer_Olympics https://olympics.bwfbadminton.com/results/4027/tokyo-2020-olympic-games-badminton/podium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_BWF_World_Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BWF_World_Championships_medalists https://bwfworldchampionships.bwfbadminton.com/ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/singapore-badminton-yeo-jia-min-loh-kean-yew-11427212 Yeo Jian Min – BWF World Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3do28HTclqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXK0QgkNXbw Loh Kean Yew – BWF World Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vzQLJ2CdNQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuzEmHJmpqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg8Q1q8RrvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZpi3hxhmEc