National badminton team representing Malta
Malta |
Association | Badminton Malta (BM) |
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Confederation | BE (Europe) |
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President | Owen Grech |
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Current ranking | 107 11 (2 January 2024) |
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Highest ranking | 67 (3 January 2023) |
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Appearances | 4 (first in 1991) |
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Best result | Group stage |
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Appearances | 3 (first in 1979) |
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Best result | 12th (1983) |
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The Malta national badminton team (Maltese: Tim nazzjonali Malta tal-badminton) represents Malta in international badminton team competitions.[1] The national team is controlled by Badminton Malta, the governing body for Maltese badminton. The Maltese competed in the Sudirman Cup from 1991 to 1997. In the last edition, they finished in 52nd place.
Seven time national champion, Matthew Abela became the first Maltese badminton player to represent Malta at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.