Mizuno Pattaya International Badminton

Sawasdee Cup 2026

Tournament Regulations & Rules

Tournament Organization

Main Organizer: F.Y.C. Badminton Club & Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Event Organizer: F.Y.C. Badminton Club

Sponsor by: Tourism Authority of Thailand

Public Relations: —

1. Schedule & Venue

Competition Dates: 27–29 November 2026

Venue: Eastern National Sports Center, Pattaya

2. Event Categories

Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Husband–Wife

3. Age Divisions

(The competitor's age is calculated by birth year — e.g., a player born in 1976 is considered 50 years old.)

3.1 Amateur Division

(5) Combined-Age Categories: Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles

(12) 3×3 Combined Age 200 (2 Men + 1 Woman) No player under 60 years old

(13) 3×3 Combined Age 220 (2 Men + 1 Woman) No player under 70 years old

(14) Husband–Wife A copy of the marriage certificate must be submitted with the application form.

** If a category has fewer than 2 players or 2 pairs, it will be merged with the lower age category.

3.2 Open Division — Under 34

Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles

3.3 Open Division — 35+

Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles

4. Prize Money (Open Division Only)

5. Open Team Event

Comprises 3 events for a total of 3 points:

1) Men's Singles    2) Men's Doubles    3) Mixed Doubles

(Each team consists of no more than 5 men and 2 women. No player may play the same event twice.)

6. Eligibility & Application Requirements

1) Players must be in good health and provide verifiable identification (passport / national ID).

2) Each player may register for a maximum of 2 categories. Registering for more than 2 categories will result in immediate disqualification from all events (no refunds).

3) All players are eligible to participate in the Open Division.

4) Amateur Division: Players with a BWF ID may register for this division, EXCEPT those who have previously competed in the following international events: SEA Games, Asian Games, Asia Championships, European Championships, Thomas & Uber Cups, Sudirman Cup, and Olympics.

(Special exemption: Former male national team players aged 45 years and above, and former female national team players aged 40 years and above who have previously competed in the events listed above, are permitted to compete in the Amateur Division.)

In case of a protest, the protesting party must present evidence to the referee's table at least 30 minutes before the match. The competition committee will consider and decide immediately (no refunds).

5) Players may NOT play the same event in both age-specific and combined-age categories.

(No duplicate play across age groups — e.g., a player in Men's Doubles 45–49 cannot also play Men's Doubles 50–54. Likewise across combined-age groups — e.g., Men's Doubles 100 cannot be combined with Men's Doubles 110.)

6) Players must be in good physical condition. The organizer is not liable for any injury beyond the agreed terms; players are responsible for their own medical expenses in such cases.

7) In case of dispute, the decision of the chief referee is final.

7. Match Rules

1) Age-restricted divisions are separated in 5-year intervals.

2) The Amateur Division is divided into: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Husband–Wife (the husband's age is used as the basis).

3) Scoring uses the Rally Point System, up to 31 points. If the score reaches 30–30, the first side to reach 31 wins (no deuce). Sides change when one side reaches 16 points.

4) Shuttlecock changes require the consent of both sides or the umpire's discretion.

5) Players who arrive more than 15 minutes late will be disqualified. If matches overlap, players are entitled to a 15-minute break.

6) There is no formal awards ceremony. Winners ranked 1st–3rd must report to the registration desk within 15 minutes after the match.

7) Group matches use the round-robin format. If teams are tied on games won, the team with the highest total points wins; subsequent rankings follow accordingly.

8. 3×3 (3-Racket) Match Rules

The 3×3 event is a team format played by three players per side. The following regulations apply:

1) Scoring System: Matches are played as a single game using the Rally Point System, decided at 31 points.

2) Change of Ends: Sides shall be changed when either team reaches 16 points.

3) Player Positions: Each team must designate its three players into three positions, namely Racket 1, Racket 2, and Racket 3.

4) Role of Racket 3: The Racket 3 player is permitted to receive service. The team may position the Racket 3 player anywhere on court as deemed appropriate.

5) Other Scoring & Play: All other scoring and match procedures shall follow the standard doubles format.

9. Match Shuttlecock

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10. Awards

Awards are given to winners ranked 1st–3rd. If any category has fewer than 7 entries, adjustments may be made as appropriate.

11. Registration & Application

1) Submit entries between 10 August – 18 October 2026, via the automated system at www.fycsawasdee.com (if registration fails, contact 090-984-8491, Mr. Ohm).

2) Verify and request name corrections via www.fycsawasdee.com between 19–25 October 2026.

3) Once the draw is finalized, no name changes can be made until the team managers' meeting.

4) Registration fee: USD 30 or THB 1,000 per person, including souvenir T-shirt.

5) Welcome dinner (international athletes only): USD 30 or THB 1,000 per ticket.

6) Open Team Event registration: THB 1,500 or USD 40 per team.

    6.1) 3×3 Team Event registration: THB 1,000 per team.

7) Shuttle service between hotel and venue (for Official Hotel guests only).

8) Team managers' and coaches' meeting: 26 November 2026 at 16:00 hrs at the hotel (to be announced soon).

9) Farewell Party closing the tournament: 29 November 2026. Registration and payment must be completed at the team managers' meeting or on competition day.

12. Player Responsibilities

Each team is responsible for its own travel, meals, accommodation, and medical expenses.

13. Adjudication

The decision of the referees is final.

14. Contact & Application Submission

Public Relations

218 Soi Chan 43 (right side), Chan Road, Bang Khlo Sub-district, Bang Kho Laem District, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

15. Other Information

1) Interested players who have not received an invitation may download the document from the website.

2) Players who arrive more than 15 minutes late for any match will be disqualified.

16. Registration Payment

Online registration is processed via the automated system at www.fycsawasdee.com

After remitting payment, please email fycsawasdeecup@gmail.com or fax +66-2-674-9774.

Please verify the player list at www.fycsawasdee.com or call +66-2-674-7615 / +66-2-212-4112 ext. 110.

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