History of Para Badminton

 

Para Badminton Inclusion Process History

When

What

2008

BWF puts para badminton as a priority

2009

BWF bid to IPC for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games

2010

BWF becomes an IPC Recognized International Organization

2011

Para badminton is integrated into the BWF and significant increase in funding and a clear and strategic approach was made

2012

Para badminton is integrated into the BWF Strategic Plan – 2012 – 2016 and a new classification structure was produced

2013

General Competition Regulations for para badminton agreed

September 2013

IPC confirms criteria / process for selection of 2020 sports

March 2014

BWF submits proposal to the IPC

October 2014

IPC selects para badminton for the 2020