for those who live in Toronto, Ontario.

[legendarycroc]

Does anyone know if the world champions will be airing on tv (like the tennis world championships-wimbledon)? If so, when and which channel?

[Dave18]

Does anyone know if the world champions will be airing on tv (like the tennis world championships-wimbledon)? If so, when and which channel?I highly doubt that. Though I am unsure. Badminton is not as popular as tennis and TSN would only probably show quick highlights of who won. :crying:

[legendarycroc]

euh.. good enough...

[harimau]

Does anyone know if the world champions will be airing on tv (like the tennis world championships-wimbledon)? If so, when and which channel?

6/24/2005 ESPN2 & Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, A Winning Pair for 2005 World Badminton Championships
by Julie Sediq - Arrowhead Pond

For Immediate Release
Julie Sediq, Arrowhead Pond, 714.704.2412, jsediq@arrowheadpond.com
Dave Nagle, ESPN, 860-766-2241, dave.nagle@espn.com

Anaheim, Calif (June 23, 2005) – This summer the fastest racquet sport in the world will air on ESPN2.

Today, ESPN, Inc., the worldwide leader in sports, and the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the premier entertainment and sports venue in Southern California, announced the 2005 International Badminton Federation (IBF) World Championships will air nationally on ESPN2. Viewers in more than 89.1 million households will see shuttlecocks flying off of racquets at over 200 miles per hour during five hours of programming.

Five one hour shows will feature competition highlights from the World Championships in each of the disciplines - men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Hosting each telecast will be long-time ESPN lead NHL analyst, and 2004 Olympic badminton commentator, Bill Clement. Air dates are scheduled starting in early September during ESPN2’s Game Room time slot, Monday-Friday, Noon-2pm and 4pm-6pm ET.

“We are thrilled to bring another international event to the sports fans of Orange County and now, to the entire nation on ESPN2,” said Bob Wagner, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. “The programs will capture the speed and skill of this popular Olympic sport and deliver it into the homes of Americans.”

ESPN2 has aired badminton in the past. In 1995, the network twice aired a one-hour program of the World Championships in Switzerland.

"At ESPN, we are all about presenting the best in sports, and the World Badminton Championships will fit nicely with ESPN2's lineup, with its top-level action and athletes from around the world," said Jason Bernstein, manager, programming & acquisitions.

With close to 200 million participants worldwide, this is the first time the IBF has brought the World Championships to the United States. This also marks the first time in 20 years that the World Championships have come to North America. In 1985 the host city was Calgary, Canada.

More than 350 athletes from 51 countries will compete at the IBF World Championships August 15-21, 2005 in Anaheim, Calif. The seven day event will end with the crowning of the world champions in each discipline. It is hosted by the IBF, USA Badminton, Los Angeles Sports Council and the Arrowhead Pond.

All-session tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, the Arrowhead Pond Box Office, by-phone at (714) 740-2000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Prices range from $89-$289 and include all nine sessions (see schedule below*). Travel packages are also available on-line and include airfare and hotel accommodations.

For more information on the 2005 World Badminton Championships log on to www.05worlds.com.

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE
August 15-21, 2005
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim

August 15, 2005 > 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Preliminary Rounds

August 16, 2005 > 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Preliminary Rounds

August 17, 2005 > 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Round of 32

August 18, 2005 > 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Round of 16 + Quarter Finals (Women’s Doubles)

August 19, 2005 > Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Quarter Finals (Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles, Mixed Doubles)

August 19, 2005 > 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Quarter Finals (Men's Doubles)
Semi Finals (Women’s Doubles)

August 20, 2005 > Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Semi-Finals (Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles, Mixed Doubles)

August 20, 2005 > 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Semi Finals (Men's Doubles)
Finals (Women’s Doubles)

August 21, 2005 > 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Finals (Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Mixed Doubles)

*Times and dates are subject to change without notice. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.

[Trance]

I highly doubt that. Though I am unsure. Badminton is not as popular as tennis and TSN would only probably show quick highlights of who won. :crying:

We'd be lucky if they even MENTION the word badminton on TSN. I guarantee no coverage by TSN and I guarantee that TSN won't even show highlights of the event. Badminton just isn't popular in north america :( .

[Dave18]

Is ESPN2 a channel only on satelite?

[Trance]

Is ESPN2 a channel only on satelite?

Naw, we don't even get it here. But today when I was taking a look at Wimbledon coverage, I noticed that TSN is broadcasting Wimbledon from ESPN2.

So I think it might be possible that we get some of that coverage of the WC on TSN. Although it still sux it's only an hour =(.