When to watch badminton during the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
Badminton events will take place between Thursday, August 29 and Monday, September 2 in Paris.
Athletes compete in singles and doubles competitions across six classes – four standing and two wheelchair. A complete list of the competition classes as defined by the Badminton World Federation can be found below.
| WH1 | Wheelchair (severe impairment) |
| WH2 | Wheelchair (minor impairment) |
| SL3 | Standing (severe lower limb impairment) |
| SL4 | Standing (minor lower limb impairment) |
| SU5 | Standing (upper limb impairment) |
| SH6 | Standing (short stature) |
Venue
The new, eco-inspired Porte de La Chapelle Arena will host badminton competitions during the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Events
- Single WH1 (women’s, men’s)
- Single WH2 (women’s, men’s)
- Single SL3 (women’s, men’s)
- Single SL4 (women’s, men’s)
- Single SU5 (women’s, men’s)
- Single SH6 (women’s, men’s)
- Double WH1-2 (women’s, men’s)
- Mixed double SL3-SU5
- Mixed double SH6
Competition Schedule
| Date | Session | Time (ET) |
| August 29 | Session 1 Session 2 |
2:30-8:30a 10a-4p |
| August 30 | Session 1 Session 2 |
2:30-8:30a 10a-4:40p |
| August 31 | Session 1 Session 2 |
2:30-8:30a 10a-3:20p |
| September 1 | Session 1 Session 2 |
2:30-9:10a 10:40a-5:20p |
| September 2 | Session 1 Session 2 |
2:30-9a 10:30a-4:40p |
Team USA: Badminton athlete to watch
South Dakota native Miles Krajewski will make his Paralympic debut this summer in both the men’s singles SH6 and in mixed doubles SH6 with partner Jayci Simon of Mississippi. Krajewski started playing badminton in 2013 when he was introduced to the sport at the World Dwarf Games. Krajewski is currently world-ranked No. 14 in the men's singles SH6 division, and No. 4 in the men's doubles SH6 division with partner Vitor Tavares.