Next month, the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2013 will be held in Dortmund, Germany. This event has broken records with 248 entries from 39 countries, double the number from the last championships in 2011.
Participation has also increased by 30% since the previous championships, with countries like Bosnia-Herzegovina, Finland, Ghana, and Uganda sending players for the first time ever. This truly demonstrates the growing interest in para-badminton worldwide.
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Competitors from all five continental confederations will compete in six classes, including two wheelchair classes, three standing classes, and one short stature class. This makes the tournament the most diverse and inclusive para-badminton event to date.
Paul Kurzo, the BWF Vice-President Para-Badminton, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “This will be our best Para-Badminton World Championships yet.” He also highlighted the significance of promoting para-badminton within the disabled community and the campaign for its inclusion in the 2020 Paralympic Games.
To ensure fairness, para-badminton players are classified into groups based on their impairment level. There are six sport classes: WH 1 and WH 2 for wheelchair players, SL 3 and SL 4 for standing players, SU 5 for players with upper limb impairments, and SS 6 for players with a short stature.
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The classification process ensures that athletes with different impairments can compete on a level playing field. Medical examinations and badminton-specific activities are used to determine each player’s sport performance.
The BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2013 promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, showcasing the diversity of para-badminton and its potential for growth. For more information on this event, click here.
FAQs
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What is the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships?
The BWF Para-Badminton World Championships is an international tournament that brings together para-badminton players from around the world to compete in various classes based on their impairment level. -
How many countries are participating in the Championships?
A record-breaking 39 countries will be participating in the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2013. -
How are para-badminton players classified?
Para-badminton players are classified into groups based on their impairment level to ensure fairness in competition. -
What are the different sport classes in para-badminton?
There are six sport classes in para-badminton: WH 1, WH 2, SL 3, SL 4, SU 5, and SS 6. These classes accommodate players with different impairments, such as wheelchair users, standing players with lower limb impairments, and players with upper limb impairments. -
Is there a campaign to include para-badminton in the Paralympic Games?
Yes, there is an ongoing campaign to include para-badminton in the 2020 Paralympic Games.
Summary
The BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2013 in Dortmund, Germany, has attracted a record number of entries from 39 countries. The event has seen a significant increase in participation and showcases the growing popularity of para-badminton worldwide. Competitors from all five continental confederations will compete in six classes, making it the most diverse para-badminton tournament to date. The classification process ensures fairness for athletes with varying impairments. This event not only highlights the competitiveness of para-badminton but also supports the campaign for its inclusion in the 2020 Paralympic Games. For more information, visit Carnegiecentre.com.
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