BA, PBAD launch AirBadminton

MANILA, Philippines — Badminton Asia and the Philippine Badminton Association formally launched AirBadminton – the outdoor variation of badminton – in the Philippines yesterday at The Village Sports Club in Parañaque.

The event marked another milestone in the development of badminton across Asia, as the sport continues to evolve to become more inclusive and accessible to communities.

Leading the launch was Badminton Asia senior development manager Thana Arikrishnan, a former national team player from Malaysia, who emphasized how AirBadminton brings the game beyond indoor courts and into open spaces.

“Compared to traditional badminton, AirBadminton can be played outdoors – on grass, hard courts, or even sand,” said Arikrishnan. “The goal is to make badminton accessible to everyone, regardless of where they are. It’s a faster, more dynamic version of the sport.”

AirBadminton uses the specially designed AirShuttle, which is wind-resistant but still compatible with standard badminton rackets.