--- title: "Swiss Badminton selection concept for the 4th European Games Istanbul 2027; May decline higher-ranked quota places" sdDatePublished: "2026-08-27T14:09:00Z" source: "https://www.swiss-badminton.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/leistungssport/Selection_concept_European_Games_2027.pdf" topics: - name: "sport" identifier: "medtop:15000000" - name: "sport event" identifier: "medtop:20001108" - name: "sport organisation" identifier: "medtop:20001125" - name: "sport achievement" identifier: "medtop:20001301" locations: - "İstanbul" - "Switzerland" --- Swiss Badminton selection concept for the 4th European Games Istanbul 2027; May decline higher-ranked quota places Swiss Badminton Haus des Sports Talgut-Zentrum 27 CH-3063 Ittigen +41 31 506 50 70 info@swiss-badminton.ch www.swiss-badminton.ch Selection concept for the 4th European Games Istanbul 2027 1 Introduction The present selection concept in combination with Swiss Olympic’s official selection concept defines the criteria and the process of selection for the next upcoming representative individual event of the Swiss National Team. 2 Upcoming tournament European Games Istanbul (TUR), 16.06.2026 – 27.06.2026 3 Participants World Ranking date to determine eligibility: 30th March 2027 Men’s singles 32 players Women’s singles 32 players Men’s doubles 32 players (16 pairs) Women’s doubles 32 players (16 pairs) Mixed doubles 32 players (16 pairs) Only pairs with athletes from the same NOC will be considered during the quota allocation in doubles and mixed events. Maximum number of athletes for Switzerland Men’s singles 2 players if one player is ranked 1 – 8, otherwise 1 player Women’s singles 2 players if one player is ranked 1 – 8, otherwise 1 player Men’s doubles 4 players (2 pairs) if one pair is ranked 1 - 4, otherwise 2 players (1 pair) Women’s doubles 4 players (2 pairs) if one pair is ranked 1 - 4, otherwise 2 players (1 pair) Mixed doubles 4 players (2 pairs) if one pair is ranked 1 - 4, otherwise 2 players (1 pair) If Switzerland has more athletes/pairs qualified in any event than its entitled number of Quota Places, according to the BWF World Ranking Lists of 30 March 2027, Swiss Badminton can decide to decline a Quota Place allocated to a higher ranked athlete/pair and choose a lower ranked eligible athlete/pair. Swiss Badminton Haus des Sports Talgut-Zentrum 27 CH-3063 Ittigen +41 31 506 50 70 info@swiss-badminton.ch www.swiss-badminton.ch 4 Selection The selection aims to provide the strongest representatives that can achieve the performance goal of Swiss Badminton. The performance goal is to be competitive on the international level and to build up a pathway to win a medal at the European Championships or European Games and qualify for Olympic Games. Main selection criteria • Qualification for the European Games according to the “Qualification system for the 4th European Games Istanbul 2027 Badminton Europe”. Additional selection criteria • Part of the National Team Elite (Internal A or B status) • The discipline where the player is qualified is part of his/her focus and his/her long- term goals • BWF Ranking • Judgment of the coaches • Current shape • Health • Potential for a personal best • Potential for the next representative individual event Preparation period for the European Games Selected athletes are required to participate in a 6-week dedicated preparation block leading to the European Games. This preparation period is mandatory and non-negotiable to ensure optimal performance readiness. Players with an individual set-up must train 3 full weeks at the National Center before the start of the event within the 6-week preparation block. Selection Committee • See Swiss Olympic’s official selection concept Selection date • See Swiss Olympic’s official selection concept 5 Communication It is the task of the National Coaches to communicate the final selection to all the players verbally after the selection confirmation from Swiss Olympic.