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Singapore Badminton Association
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Telephone Number: +65 6344 1773
Email Address: secretariat@singaporebadminton.org.sg
Badminton
Badminton
Badminton is not only an enjoyable way to stay active and improve cardiovascular health, it also enhances coordination, agility, and balance.
Moreover, badminton is a social sport, fostering camaraderie and teamwork among players, which can lead to lasting friendships and a supportive community.
Unlike some high-impact sports, badminton is relatively low-risk for injury, making it an accessible option for adults of all fitness levels. Whether you're seeking a fun way to stay fit, eager to challenge yourself with a new skill, or simply looking for a recreational activity to enjoy with friends, badminton is a great sport to try and here's why:
Simplified Rules
Badminton has straightforward rules compared to many other sports, making it easier for beginners to understand and play.
Minimal Equipment
All you need to play badminton is a racket, shuttlecock, and a relatively small space, such as a court or even a backyard. The simplicity of the equipment makes it accessible to beginners.
Low Physical Barrier
While badminton can be physically demanding at higher levels of play, beginners can start at a slower pace, gradually building up their skills and fitness over time.
Quick Learning Curve
Basic badminton strokes, such as the serve, clear, drop shot, and smash, can be learned relatively quickly with proper instruction and practice. Beginners can start playing rallies and games early on, which can be motivating and fun.
Flexible Playing Options
Badminton can be played casually or competitively, indoors or outdoors, singles or doubles. This versatility allows beginners to tailor their experience to their preferences and comfort level.
There are interest groups available if you are keen to start learning badminton, and you can find out more here.
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News
Paris 2024: Loh reaches Singapore's first Olympic quarter-final in 20 years
By Patrick Johnston
Loh Kean Yew: Courtyard Prince to King of the World
Loh Kean Yew’s first smash of the shuttlecock can be traced to his childhood days in the courtyard of his Penang home. His foundation years would hone his personal grit and resilience. Family would
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51 Tampines Street 61 Singapore 528565
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36 Bukit Panjang Ring Road Singapore 679944
Tampines ActiveSG Gym
1 Toa Payoh North Singapore 318990
Toa Payoh ActiveSG Gym
1 Bedok South Avenue 2 Singapore 469317
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Paris 2024: Loh reaches Singapore's first Olympic quarter-final in 20 years
By Patrick Johnston
Loh Kean Yew: Courtyard Prince to King of the World
Loh Kean Yew’s first smash of the shuttlecock can be traced to his childhood days in the courtyard of his Penang home. His foundation years would hone his personal grit and resilience. Family would
NSG 2024 Badminton: Senior Div Girls Quarter-Finals
The National School Games Badminton Senior Division League 1 Girls' Quarter-Finals saw eight schools vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. The courts were alive with energy as each team
TeamSG Shuttlers are Ready to Compete against World's Best, at KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2023!
TeamSG's Terry Hee, Jessica Tan, Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min at the 2022 SBO. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Eric Koh
Cambodia 2023 APG : TeamSG Shuttler Ang Chee Hiong, Pursues His Dream of Competing at the Paralympics!
Team Singapore's shuttler Ang Chee Hiong at the 2022 APG in Solo Indonesia. Photo Credit : SNPC/Goh Si Wei
NSG 2023 Badminton : Fuhua Secondary and Hwa Chong Institution, Advance to West Zone C Division Final!
A Hwa Chong Institution player in Singles competition against his opponent from River Valley High School, at the 2023 National School Games semi-finals. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer,
Cambodia 2023: Young badminton debutants win bronze in men’s doubles
Nge Joo Jie (left) and Johann Prajogo, playing in their first season in the opens circuit, took a creditable bronze in the men's doubles. Photo: SNOC/Andy Chua
Cambodia 2023: Team sports shine for Singapore on day 9 at the SEA Games
Singapore were in action across sports like sepak takraw on day 9 of the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. Photo: SNOC/Lim Wei Xiang
Indonesian shuttlers stamp dominance on final day of Singapore Badminton Open!
(Newly crowned SBO 2022 Champion, Anthony Ginting. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
Kean Yew's campaign ends after tough performance in Singapore Open semis!
(Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting defeats Loh Kean Yew in SBO 2022 Semis. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
TeamSG's Loh Kean Yew continues on sizzling run to reach Singapore Badminton Open semis!
(TeamSG's Loh Kean Yew celebrates after QF win. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
TeamSG's shuttlers are through to the Quarter-finals of the Singapore Badminton Open!
(TeamSG's Loh Kean Yew is through to the last 8 of SBO 2022. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
Injuries and stunning upsets on Day 2 of the Singapore Badminton Open 2022!
(India's 2022 Thomas Cup Champion, Srikanth Kidambi. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
Host nation enjoys promising start at Singapore Badminton Open!
(TeamSG's Jason Teh celebrates at SBO 2022. Photo Credit : David Wirawan)
TeamSG's Shuttlers maintain fitness through other sporting activities, outside of badminton!
(Tan Wei Han and her Mixed Dbles partner Terry Hee at the gym. Photo Credit : Wei Han)
Top seed Viktor Axelsen withdraws from Singapore Badminton Open, cites fatigue!
(Loh Kean Yew and Victor Axelsen training in Dubai in Sep 2021. Photo Credit : Kean Yew)
Pictorial : Hwa Chongians deliver dominant performance in NSG Badminton finale!
Badminton B Div Boys West Zone Final. 3rd Singles match : Xie Yuxuan (HCI) won 21-15, 21-18. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Eric Koh.
Clash of top 2 seeds in Men's Singles, sees Kean Yew settling for 2nd SEA Games silver!
(Team Singapore's Loh Kean Yew. Photo Credit: Sport Singapore/ Lim Weixiang)
TeamSG shuttler Terry Hee: I’m bringing the same hunger to my next events in Hanoi!
(Singapore's Men's Badminton squad in Hanoi. Photo Credit : Sport Singapore/Lim Weixiang)
Terry Hee and Loh Kean Hean are gunning for a SEA Games medal, with Thomas Cup as a prelude!
Team Singapore's Terry Hee (Left) and Loh Kean Hean in 2021. Photo Credit : Singapore Badminton Association
Bowen Sec's title quest in Badminton, leads them to grand final!
(Spirit of the game! Badminton players from Bowen Secondary and Edgefield Secondary exchanging fist bumps after an exciting semi-final clash. Photo Credit: Kenneth Tan)
Maris Stella hold off stiff challenge from Bowen Sec, to defend NSG North Zone badminton crown!
(Maris Stella’s shuttlers pose with their trophy and medals after yet another successful North Zone badminton campaign. Photo Credit: Kenneth Tan)
Leadership Drives Teamwork
(The South Zone B Div Badminton Girls' Semi-finals. Photo credit: Mohit Lalvani)
TeamSG Shuttlers Terry Hee & Tan Wei Han : Their ongoing journey to the Top!
(Terry Hee and Tan Wei Han competing in the Final of the Orleans Masters. Photo Credit : Badmintonphoto)
Speed and Agility – The Name of the Game for Victoria School's shuttlers!
Victoria School hosts Anglican High School (AHS) in the East Zone Boys B Division of the NSG Badminton Finals. Photo Credit : Mohit Lalvani
TeamSG Legends & Athletes send tributes, in recognition of Badminton's new World Champion - Loh Kean Yew!
(TeamSG's Loh Kean Yew after winning his 1st World Championship title! Photo Credit : Badmintonphoto)
What is AirBadminton and How to Play AirBadminton
What is AirBadminton and How to Play AirBadminton
SEAG 2019: Swimming Sparkles As Team Singapore Celebrates Successful Games
Team Singapore continues to show consistency and depth as evidenced by the 53 gold, 46 silver, 68 bronze medals amassed at the just-concluded 30th Southeast Asian Games held across four major
![Team Singapore Athlete of the Month February 2020 | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 2 ep 2]](https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AthleteOftheMonth_Feb20_Thumbnail.jpg)
Team Singapore Athlete of the Month February 2020 | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 2 ep 2]
#SpotlightOnTeamSG: Loh Kean Yew (Badminton) and Nur Syahidah Alim (para Archery) make the shortlist for our Team Singapore Athlete of the Month for February 2020. Also on the list are Toh Wei Soong
![SEA Games 2019 Preview: Top 10 Team Singapore Moments and 6 Rising Stars : Sport On! Singapore Sports Highlights with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep 13]](https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SportOnSingapore2019_Ep13.jpg)
SEA Games 2019 Preview: Top 10 Team Singapore Moments and 6 Rising Stars : Sport On! Singapore Sports Highlights with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep 13]
In line with our Road to SEA Games series, we countdown to the 2019 SEA Games in this final episode of Sport On! Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias for the year, with these Top 10 Team
![Road to SEA Games 2019: Badminton [ft. Loh Kean Yew, Yeo Jia Min, Jaslyn Hooi, Joel Koh]](https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RTSG_Badminton.jpg)
Road to SEA Games 2019: Badminton [ft. Loh Kean Yew, Yeo Jia Min, Jaslyn Hooi, Joel Koh]
In this episode of our Team Singapore Road to SEA Games 2019 feature series, we dive into the sport of Badminton! It's been an eventful year for Singapore's national shuttlers, with some significant
![Singapore's Loh Kean Yew defeats China Badminton great Lin Dan | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep1]](https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SpotlightonTeamSG2019_Ep1-1.jpg)
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew defeats China Badminton great Lin Dan | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep1]
#SpotlightOnTeamSG: This month's 'Spotlight on Team Singapore' is headlined by Singapore Badminton, as we recap February 2019 and look ahead to the Singapore Badminton Open in April 2019.
Loh Kean Yew downs two time Olympic Champion to clinch maiden title
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew dream run at the Thailand Masters Super Series went the distance as he defeated two time Olympic Champion Lin Dan in the finals with a score of 21-19, 21-18 to clinch his
Li-Ning to continue commitment to Singapore badminton with new multi-million dollar sponsorship deal
The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) today announced that top Chinese sports apparel and equipment maker Li-Ning has agreed to endorse the Republic’s badminton scene to the tune of SGD$5,000,000
Facilities
Facilities
Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Sport Hall
Level 4 Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469662
Serangoon Garden Secondary School Hall
21 Serangoon North Avenue 1 Singapore 555889
How To Play
Badminton Equipment
Getting Started for a Game of Badminton
A brief guide on the basic equipment and gear required to get you started on a game of badminton.
How To Choose A Badminton Racket
The type of badminton racket to use is a personal choice – weight of racket, balance point, string tension and the hand grip will determine the overall feel of your weapon of choice.
Badminton Rules
Badminton Rules and Regulations explained
A breakdown of badminton rules based on “Laws of Badminton Regulations 2013/2014” by the Badminton World Federation.
Traditional Badminton Scoring System
While the traditional badminton scoring system has since been officially replaced, some quarters of the community still follow these rules for their recreational games.
Badminton Facts
What is Para Badminton
Para Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net.
Interview with Claire Lim social badminton enthusiast
An interview with 23 year-old Claire Lim badminton enthusiast, who works full-time in office and is also a part-time weight loss and beauty blogger.
Training Method
Badminton for Beginners
Forehand Clear - The Essential Skill For Badminton Beginners
In competitive play, the forehand clear is employed as either an attacking shot or defensive shot, with the aim of driving your opponent to the rear court.
Good Footwork For Better Play
In a fast game of badminton, not only will mastering good footwork enable you to reach the shuttlecock early, it can also help to prevent injuries.
Starting Right How crucial is the serve
An explanation on the different types of serves you can perform in badminton and tips on how to deliver an unpredictable, well executed badminton service.
The different types of badminton shots and when to use them
CLEAR, SMASH, DROP, DRIVE! - An overview of the different types of badminton strokes and when to use them.
Develop Your Game
Delivering A Deadly Smash - It Is All In The Technique
The badminton smash, executed with great power and speed, can swiftly end the rally and win you points. It can be performed with either the forehand or the backhand.
How to perfect your badminton strokes
Perfecting your badminton techniques will bring you one step closer to winning matches. Here are a set of footwork and stroking exercises to improve your form.
The deceptive drop shot how to catch your opponent off guard
The badminton drop shot is one of the most useful techniques to employ in a game. Drop shots are often times delivered unexpectedly to catch your opponent off guard.
What's On
What's On
National School Games 2024 Badminton C Division Finals
Catch the exciting Badminton finals for the C Division!
SMU Shuttlers Challenge
MU Shuttlers Challenge (SMUSC) 2024, sanctioned by the Singapore Badminton Association, joins the Singapore Tier 2 badminton competitive circuit.
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KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024
Get Ready for a Star Studded Lineup at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024
National School Games 2024 Badminton A Division Finals
Catch the exciting Badminton Finals for the C Division!
National School Games 2024 Badminton B Division Finals
Catch the exciting Badminton finals for the B Division!
Singapore Sports Hub National Open Championships 2024
Singapore Badminton Association will be holding the 6th edition of the Singapore Sports Hub National Open Championships from 18th to 24th February 2024. The Tier 1 SBA Tournament offers the highest ranking points under the National Ranking System.
Parasport360: Discover Badminton
Join our Parashuttlers team for badminton sessions at Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall!
Parasport360: Discover Badminton
Join our Parashuttlers team for badminton sessions at Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall!
Singapore Badminton Open 2023
Fans will be able to witness the world’s best shuttlers in the lion city at the Singapore Badminton Open!
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National School Games 2023 - A Division Badminton
Celebrate youth sport with ActiveSG Circle at the National School Games 2023!
National Open Championships 2023
It’s time for all Badminton enthusiasts to get ready to crown a new crop of National Champions again!
Singapore Badminton Association
Singapore Badminton Association
Team Singapore
Team Singapore
Loh Kean Yew
Badminton
Olympian
Yeo Jia Min
Badminton
Olympian
Terry Hee Yong Kai
Badminton
Olympian
Jessica Tan Wei Han
Badminton
Olympian