Badminton was first part of the Asian Games in 1962, and has been on the program ever since. Initially six events were held: singles, doubles and team events for both men and women. In 1966, a mixed doubles event was added to the program.

Badminton Indonesia at the 2018 Asian Games Team Indonesia at the 2018 Asian Games

Trivia

  • There was a demonstration of badminton at the 1958 Asian Games.
  • In 1962, there was a playoff between the two semifinal losers to determine the bronze medal winners, however in 1966, 1970, and from 1978 onwards, two bronze medals per event are awarded in each event.