The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will be hosted in Beijing 2008 from 8 – 24 August 2008. Badminton is one of the 28 sports being hosted in Beijing. The sport has been part of the Olympic Games since Barcelona 1992. Badminton Competition 9 – 17 August Badminton finals days 15, 16, 17 August Events Singles (m/w), Doubles (m/w), Mixed Doubles Badminton players 172  (86 men, 86 women) Badminton medals 15

The Olympic Qualifying period for badminton is from 1 May 2007 to 30 April 2008. The BWF World Ranking list of 1 May 2008 will be used to determine who the BWF will invite to compete in the following events:

Singles

• Men’s singles            38 places
• Women’s singles       38 places

Doubles

• Men’s doubles          32 places (16 pairs)
• Women’s doubles     32 places (16 pairs)
• Mixed doubles          32 places (16 pairs)
  

Technical Officials

• List of Technical Officials

Downloads

• Olympic Qualifying Regulations for Beijing 2008.         

• Olympic Games: Statement of Badminton Requirements.