The summer of 2024 brought several events for AirBadminton enthusiasts in Slovakia, begging with a celebration on World Badminton Day. Four tournaments were held in different cities, enabling fans of this sport across the country to enjoy the activity and compete for titles.
World Badminton Day in Presov – 5 July 2024
The AirBadminton season kicked off symbolically on World Badminton Day in Presov. On 4 July 2024, pairs gathered at the Presov Beach Club, enjoying the summer atmosphere and the competitive spirit. Among the participants were Slovak national players from the U17 and U19 categories.
Trencin – 13 July 2024
The next tournament was held in Trencin, where 11 pairs participated. Once again, AirBadminton proved to be gaining more and more popularity, not only among professionals but also among amateurs looking to diversify their summer activities.
Teply Vrch – 27 July 2024
On 27 July, the competition continued at the popular location by the Teply Vrch reservoir. This tournament attracted 28 pairs, showing that Airbadminton is of great interest even in this beautiful natural setting, despite being the only tournament played on a hard tennis surface.
Zilina – 18 August 2024
The season concluded with a tournament in Zilina on 18 August, with 14 pairs in attendance. Although the number of participants was lower than in previous tournaments, the quality remained high. The atmosphere was friendly and competitive, as befitting the inaugural Slovak AirBadminton Championship.
AirBadminton has established itself in 2024 as a popular summer activity in Slovakia, attracting more and more enthusiasts. Each tournament demonstrated that AirBadminton has great potential in Slovakia and could become a permanent feature of the summer sports calendar. Next year, the Slovak Badminton Federation plans another series of tournaments, officially culminating in the Slovak Championship.