: The first side to reach 21 points wins a game, provided they have a 2-point lead. If tied at 29-29, the first to 30 wins.
: A rally ends if the shuttlecock touches the ground, hits the net, or lands outside court boundaries. World Rankings (April 2026) badminton
: Matches are typically the best of three games. : The first side to reach 21 points
As of late April 2026, the world rankings across different categories feature several dominant athletes from China, South Korea, and Thailand. Shi Yuqi (CHN) Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA) Anders Antonsen (DEN) Women's Singles An Se-young (KOR) Wang Zhiyi (CHN) Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) Men's Doubles Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae (KOR) Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik (MAS) Fajar Alfian / M. Shohibul Fikri (INA) Women's Doubles Pearly Tan / M. Thinaah (MAS) Baek Ha-na / Lee So-hee (KOR) Jia Yifan / Zhang Shuxian (CHN) Mixed Doubles Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (CHN) Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (CHN) Dechapol P. / S. Paewsampran (THA) Key 2026 Tournaments World Rankings (April 2026) : Matches are typically
: The serve must be hit from below the waist and travel diagonally into the opponent's service court.
Basic Badminton Rules - Campus Recreation - CSU Channel Islands