3-Day Basic Badminton Online Umpires Workshop Announced by BITOA

The Badminton India Technical Officials Association (BITOA) has announced a 3-Day Basic Badminton Online Umpires Workshop, offering an opportunity for aspiring badminton officials to learn the fundamentals of officiating through an online programme.

The workshop is scheduled for 18, 19 and 20 September 2026 and will be conducted through Zoom in English

Experienced Faculty Team

The workshop features two officials with significant experience in badminton officiating:

Manjusha Sahasrabudhe – Badminton Asia Accredited Referee

Karthik Kamath – National Referee

Their involvement provides participants with an opportunity to learn about badminton umpiring and technical officiating from experienced officials.

Who Can Apply?

According to the announcement, participants must be at least 21 years of age.

The workshop may be particularly relevant for badminton enthusiasts, coaches, former players and individuals interested in developing a pathway into badminton technical officiating.

Course Fee and Registration

The course fee is ₹1,000. The poster states that applications will be accepted only after payment of the course fee.

The registration deadline is 16 September 2026, just two days before the workshop begins.

Interested participants can register through the website mentioned in the official announcement:

BITOA Badminton Umpire Workshop Registration

Why Umpiring Matters in Badminton

Technical officials play an important role in maintaining the integrity and smooth conduct of badminton competitions. Umpires are responsible for applying the Laws of Badminton, managing match situations and ensuring that play is conducted according to the applicable regulations.

For those looking to build a longer-term involvement in badminton beyond playing or coaching, technical officiating can provide another pathway within the sport.

A Short Window for Aspiring Officials

With registration closing on 16 September 2026, those interested in the basic online umpiring workshop will need to complete their registration and fee payment before the deadline.

Workshop: 18–20 September 2026

Time: 7:30 PM–10:00 PM IST

Mode: Online via Zoom

Fee: ₹1,000

Eligibility: Minimum age 21

Registration deadline: 16 September 2026

Information above is based on the workshop announcement. Participants should verify registration and payment details with BITOA before making payment.

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