Get ready to unleash your true colours and be part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most extraordinary celebration of diversity and athleticism! The Rainbow Games 2024 (4-8 April 2024) thrives on the values of Turangawaewae (place and belonging), Manamotuhake (self-determination), Hauroa (enhancing wellness), and Manaakitanga (supported approach), welcoming rainbow people and allies from near and far. We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the highly anticipated Rainbow Games 2024 are now open.
Badminton (6-7 April 2024) is taking place at The Trusts Arena and is one of 14 sports among the kaleidoscope of sports and activities at the inaugural Rainbow Games 2024. The multisport Games promises a dazzling extravaganza that will leave participants exhilarated and inspired. With social and competitive divisions available across Open and female-identifying disciplines, there truly is something for everyone. For badminton, that means the A, B, C and D grading will apply across the following disciplines:
Open Singles
Female-identifying Doubles
Open Doubles
Female-identifying Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Open refers to all genders and identities. Female-identifying refers to cisgender, transgender, and non-binary AFAB.
The rainbow shines its light on all participants, regardless of their own colourful expressions and identities. Participants do not have to identify as LGBTQI+ to join in the fun and excitement. And here's a delightful surprise to brighten your day: the limited-time Early Bird offer is now live.
Hurry, though! The Early Bird offer is available until Tuesday 31 October 2023, or until the first 30 registrants have claimed their spots (per sport). So, lace up your trainers and lunge to the registration page to secure your place in this thrilling sporting celebration.
Key Dates
Rainbow Games 2024: 4-8 April 2024
Badminton Dates: Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 April 2024
Location: The Trusts Arena
Opening Ceremony: Thursday 4 April 2024
Closing Ceremony: Monday 8 April 2024
View full sporting programme here.
The Rainbow Games 2024 is more than just a sporting competition — it's a chance to make new connections, challenge yourself, celebrate inclusion in sports and make memories for a lifetime.
Please note:
Feather shuttlecocks will be used.
The tournament format will be decided once final entry numbers are confirmed. Please indicate your classification accurately so that we can guarantee a fair tournament that correctly reflects everyone’s skill level.
In the event of insufficient registrations for any given competition, we reserve the right to merge competitions or to move participants to another competition. We will inform you through email should this be the case.
If you want to participate in the doubles, but don’t have a partner, please write partner required when prompted once full registrations open. Otherwise, please ensure you confirm your partner during the registration stage.
Participants must be 18+ by Friday 5 April 2024 to take part. Find out more in our terms and conditions. More information will be available soon.
Participants can also look forward to unifying with pride through the official merchandise and apparel partner of the event, PURE Athletic, as they offer a vibrant range of gear to showcase your rainbow spirit.
For more information and to register for the Rainbow Games 2024, visit our official website at www.rainbowgames.co.nz. Be sure to follow Rainbow Games 2024 on Facebook and Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek into the world awaiting you at the Games.