View Full Version : Badminton broadcast in UK


jim
09-23-2001, 08:54 AM
Is there any TV channels on cable or dish that broadcast major badminton competitions in the UK ?

If not, what is the best way to see the badminton action ? video ?

Thanks for the info!

Dimo
09-23-2001, 02:49 PM
Sky TV used to cover the All England and English Nationals but it wasn't their generosity to the sport of badminton - the BA of E actually paid them to make live broadcasts of events! Eurosport showed bits and pieces, but over the past 2 years there has been very little. As for the terrestrial channels, forget it. As you doubtless know, they're too busy falling over themselves to get soccer.

If you're into satellite TV your best bet might be to buy a large motorised dish so that you can get Star TV and other far east channels, where I believe a decent amount of badminton is shown.

Failing that, some highlight videos are available at the BA of E web site and also from the IBF.

Dimo