Haier Cup 2026

Organizer

Haier Electrical Appliances (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Date & Venue

Kuching State Challenge (Non-ID Players only):

16^th May 2026, Saturday

Arena Sukan Kuching, Sarawak

https://g.co/kgs/wQoKW2S

Kota Kinabalu Challenge (Non-ID Players only):

6^th June 2026, Saturday

Olympia Badminton Arena, Kota Kinabalu

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KH8VeYEsG7AjYPP56

Johor Bahru Challenge (Non-ID Players only):

20^th June 2026, Saturday
Sports Hub @ Austin Height, Johor Bahru

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPBoULFhkHShoC4D7

Penang Challenge (Non-ID Players only):

4^th July 2026, Saturday

MBPP Relau Sport Complex, Penang

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bfCYtV9JYb6MqSs9

Selangor State Challenge (Open):

8^th August 2026, Saturday

Megah Rise Badminton Club

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VXLF2zXBBf8PcDWG8

Useful Contact

Yin

+6011 1077 3685

dm.sports.management@hotmail.com

Key Dates

Kuching State Challenge:

Entry Deadline: 2^nd May

Participation List Date: 7^th May

Protest & Amendment Deadline: 9^th May

Draw & Schedule Release Date: 12^th May

Kota Kinabalu State Challenge:

Entry Deadline: 23^rd May 

Participation List Date: 28^th May

Protest & Amendment Deadline: 30^th May

Draw & Schedule Release Date: 2^nd June

Johor Bahru State Challenge:

Entry Deadline: 6^th June 

Participation List Date: 11^th June

Protest & Amendment Deadline: 13^th June

Draw & Schedule Release Date: 16^th June

Penang State Challenge:

Entry Deadline: 20^th June

Participation List Date: 25^th June

Protest & Amendment Deadline: 27^th June

Draw & Schedule Release Date: 30^th June

Selangor State Challenge:

Entry Deadline: 25^th July 

Participation List Date: 30^th July

Protest & Amendment Deadline: 1^st August

Draw & Schedule Release Date: 4^th August

Events

Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Penang (Non-BAM/BWF ID):

• Men’s singles

• Men’s doubles

• Mixed doubles

Eligibility Rules:

• The tournament is open to Malaysian players aged 16 years old and above.

• The tournament is open to Non-BAM/BWF ID players only.

• For doubles categories, partnerships are restricted as follow:

• A podium winner (finalists, 1st–2nd place) from 2023 onwards, must pair with a non-podium player.

• Two podium winners cannot pair together.

• Two non-podium winners’ partnerships are allowed.

• Podium winners from different categories are allowed (i.e. mixed doubles podium winners are not considered as a podium winner in men’s doubles)

Selangor (Open):

• Men’s singles

• Men’s doubles

• Mixed doubles

Eligibility Rules:

• The tournament is open to Malaysian players aged 16 years old and above.

• The tournament is open to anyone including non BAM-ID players, current and former state and national players.

Entry Fees

Singles – RM 70 per pax

Doubles – RM120 per pair

Shuttlecock

Maxx Super Series 1 (Yellow)

Condition & Eligibility

General

1. This tournament is open to all Malaysian players aged 16 and above who meet the eligibility criteria stated above.

2. Each player is permitted to register only in ONE EVENT in any State Challenge of Haier Cup 2026. Participation in more than one State Challenge is allowed.

3. Participants are required to always carry ID card with them, for validation purposes when necessary.
4. Screening will be done by the organizer on best effort basis on tournament software.

5. For protest regulation, please refer to the protest column below.

Tournament Details

Format

Elimination (Knock-Out)

Point System

Rounds before Finals:

1 Game of 30 points, change ends at point 15.

Finals only:

Best of 3, 21 points, interval at point 11.

Rules of the Game

1. As the current BWF law of badminton.

2. The Referee shall be in overall charge of the tournament or event of which a match forms part.

3. The umpire, where appointed, shall oversee the match, the court and its immediate surroundings. The umpire shall report to the Referee.

4. An official’s decision shall be final on all points of fact for which that official is responsible except that if, in the opinion of the umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt that a line judge has clearly made a wrong call, the umpire shall overrule the decision of the line judge.

5. All players shall report to the official desk on the first day of the tournament at least 45 minutes before the scheduled first game. IDs are compulsory for identification.

6. It shall be the responsibility of each player/ team to be in position on court at the scheduled time. If the player is not present 5 minutes after the official scheduled time a walkover will be given to the opponent.

7. Minimum rest time between 2 consecutive matches is 20 mins from the end of the previous match.

8. No line judges will be provided by the organizer in all State Challenges. Each player is recommended to bring one line judge to officiate their match. If a player does not provide a line judge, there will be none assigned. However, the referee reserves the right to add or remove line judges as necessary, based on the situation.

9. In the event of any injury or open wound/ bleeding, the match shall be halted while the injury is tended to. A wound should be suitably protected before the player resumes the play.

Prizes

Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Penang (Non-BAM/BWF ID)

Kuala Lumpur (Open)

Haier Cup Jersey

All participants must wear the Haier Cup jersey at all times while competing on court during the tournament.

Readiness to Play

1. Participants are required to be at the hall 45 minutes before their scheduled match.

2. Players shall refer to the match time and court number given in the draw to get ready in advance. Matches could be called 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

3. A 5 minutes grace period will be given for the players to be on court before a walkover is declared.

4. Tournament time will follow internet time.   

Participation List

A full list of entries for each State Challenge shall be published on Sports We Play website and app on the Participation List Dates stated above. All players shall check to ensure the registration is done correctly. All amendments shall be done by the Protest & Amendment Deadlines.

Protest

1. The participation list shall be published Sports We Play website and app before the tournament (kindly refer to the key dates given above).

2. All players shall check on the full participation list and file the protest before the Protest & Amendment Deadline, if necessary.

3. All protest shall be submitted by email to dm.sports.management@hotmail.com with:
a) Protestor name and contact number
b) The player’s name, which regulation the player is violating and its proof

4. All protest on player’s eligibility shall be done by the Protest & Amendment Deadline and the organizer shall not entertain further dispute on players’ qualification after this period.

5. All protests on points of law during a tournament must be made by the player to the umpire (on court) or by the coach to the referee (off court) immediately before the start of the next rally.

Walkover Condition

1. All player must adhere to the scheduled match time, if a player failed to present within 5 minutes after the official announcement, a walkover will be given to the opponent without any prejudice.

2. A no show for a match or retiring from a match shall be treated as a walkover to the opponent.

3. A walkover from the players shall not prevent them from competing in the remaining matches in the tournament.

Withdrawal/

Substitution

1. Withdrawal requests before the registration deadline are subject to organizer's approval and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. All entry submitted are deemed to be correct and no substitution is allowed after the protest & amendment deadline. Substitution is only allowed before the the protest & amendment deadline, and it is subject to the Organizer and Tournament Referee's approval.

Match & Results Update

Sports We Play (SWP) app and website

Live Scores & Match Progress

Sports We Play (SWP) app and website

Prize Giving Ceremony

Prize giving ceremony will be conducted after all the final matches. All prize winners are required to attend and wear the Haier Cup Jersey. No sandals are allowed.

Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all players and clubs shall release the Tournament Organiser, and their respective officers, officials, employees, agents and representatives, from any and all liability, damage, loss, cost or expense that such players and members of the national delegation may incur as a result or in connection with their participation to the Tournament.

Use of Photographs and Videos

Players and all clubs shall agree to give the Tournament Organiser social media and motion picture rights, including permission to film players and clubs’ delegation during all matches and activities around the Tournament, for any commercial, news or other purpose together with the right to transfer such right, including without compensation