REGULATIONS
Lightning Cup 2026 Prospectus
updated 8 June 2026
Eligibility & Rules
- Open to badminton enthusiasts of any nationality and race; participants must voluntarily enter and be in good health.
- Any accidents occurring during the competition are the sole responsibility of the participant.
- Participants aged 65 and above are not covered by insurance and require a signed declaration from a family member.
- Players can enter a maximum of three (3) events, provided the third event is a 3P event.
- Ex-professional players aged 50 and above may enter the amateur group, but cannot pair up with another ex-professional in a double event.
- Players ranked within the BWF World Top 100 are not eligible to participate.
- Participants must present a valid ID or a clear photo of the document during the tournament.
- Parent & Child categories must provide proof of relationship, such as a birth certificate copy.
- Formal appeals require a deposit of RM 600 (1000 RMB) and must be submitted within 30 minutes of the incident.
Competition Format
- Matches consist of one game using a 31 rally points system, with ends changing at point 16, and no deuce.
- The first round is a Group Stage, and the second round is Knockout/Elimination.
- Late arrivals beyond 5 minutes will be considered a walkover.
- Players with back-to-back matches are allowed a 30-minute rest.
3P Competition Format
- A category receiving at least 4 team registrations will be held separately.
- Before the match begins, two players (as shown in the diagram: Player 1 and Player 2) must be designated as the server and receiver.
- The third player (as shown in the diagram: Player 3) is not allowed to serve but may assist in the back court positions to return long serves.

Registration Details & Key Dates
- Registration is open from June 15 to August 21, 2025.
- Registration is only considered successful after the payment is completed.
- Substitution is allowed on a case-by-case basis up to 1 day before the tournament with committee approval.
| Milestone | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | 21 August 2026 |
| Entry Publication | 24 August 2026 |
| Entry Confirmation | 26 August 2026 |
| Draw Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Participation Fee (1 Event) | RM 80 (USD 20) each player |
| Participation Fee (2 Events) | RM 160 (USD 40) each player |
| Participation Fee (3 Events) | RM 240 (USD 60) each player |
| Tournament T-Shirt | 1 shirt included (provide size during registration) |
Awards Structure
- Medals, certificates, sports equipment, and prizes are awarded to the top three podium finishers.
- Certificates are awarded for fifth to eighth place.
- For a group of 12 or more players, awards will be given to the top 8.
- For a group of 6-11 players, awards will be given to the top 3.
- For a group of 4-5 players, awards will be given to the champion and runners up.
- For a group of 3 players, awards will be given to the champion.
- If an event only consists of 1 or 2 players, the event will be merged or cancelled.
EVENT
Amateur Group: Age 25 – 49
Age 25-29
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Age 30-34
- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Age 35-39
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Age 40-44
- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Age 45-49
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Amateur Group: Age 50 – 75+
Age 50-54
- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Age 55-59
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Age 60-64
- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Age 65-69
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Age 70-74
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Age 75+
- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Amateur Group: Combined Age Doubles
Combined Age 100*
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Combined Age 110*
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Combined Age 120*
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Combined Age 130*
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Combined Age 140*
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Combined Age 150*
- Men’s Double
- Mixed Double
Amateur Group: Triples
Available across all below Combined Age categories (120*, 150*, 180*, 210*):
- Triples (3M)
- Triples (2M, 1F)
- Triples (3F)
Open Group
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles**
- Men’s Double
- Women’s Double**
- Mixed Double
Parent & Child
Combined Age 180*
- Men’s Double
VIP
- Men’s Double
Important Notes:
* Minimum age required.
** Women’s Single and Women’s Double Category combining two age categories, if both age reached at least 8 entry respectively. i.e., 8 entries on WS Age 25-29, and 8 entries on WS Age 30-34, the event will be split into two.
* Minimum age required.
** Women’s Single and Women’s Double Category combining two age categories, if both age reached at least 8 entry respectively. i.e., 8 entries on WS Age 25-29, and 8 entries on WS Age 30-34, the event will be split into two.
