Badminton Rules & Regulations

Tournament Format

    • The tournament will follow a knockout format.

Scoring System

  • All matches will be played as a best of three sets.

  • Each set will be played to 11 points.

  • The final match will consist of three sets of 21 points.

  • Rally scoring will be used — a point is awarded on every rally, regardless of which side served.

  • The first player or team to reach 11 or 21 points (depending on the match) wins the set, provided they have at least a 2-point lead.

  • After the serve, either partner on the receiving team may return the shuttle and continue the rally.

•Wearing the official event jersey is mandatory for participation in all sports and activities. Participants without the official jersey will not be permitted to take part or qualify for any rankings or prizes.

Faults

  • The shuttle is struck above the server’s waist during service.

  • The shuttle lands in the wrong service court.

  • The server’s or receiver’s feet are outside their respective service court boundaries during service.

  • The partner of the receiver returns the serve.

  • A player touches the net with their racket, body, or clothing.

  • A player strikes the shuttle before it crosses the net (note: the follow-through may cross the net).

General Rules

  • A player should not serve until the opponent is ready; however, if the opponent attempts to return the serve, they are considered ready and play continues.

  • If the server misses the shuttlecock completely during service (without contact), they may attempt the serve again.

  • A shuttlecock that touches the net during play and crosses over is considered in play.

  • A shuttlecock that lands on the boundary line is considered in.