The Argentina national badminton team () represents Argentina in international badminton team competitions and is administered by Argentine Badminton Federation (). Badminton has been played in Argentina since the 20th century in clubs and schools across the nation. The sport was promoted in the 1970s by the Argentine Youth Christian Association but did not garner much attention.
The national team was formed after the formation of the Argentine Badminton Federation (FEBARA) in 1982. The team competed in the first South American Badminton Championships while it was also the host. The team also made their first appearance in the Sudirman Cup in 1995.
The Argentinian mixed team also participated in the Pan American Badminton Championships. Mateo Delmastro is the first Argentinian badminton player to play at the Youth Olympic Games.
History
Men's team In 1985, Argentina hosted the second South American Badminton Championships with only men's events being held. The team achieved runners-up position at the men's team event, winning against Uruguay but losing to Brazil. In 1990, the team finished in third place in the men's team event at the South American Badminton Championships.
Women's team In 1990, Argentina were bronze medalists at the South American Badminton Championships women's team event. The team won their tie against Uruguay but lost to Brazil and Peru.
Mixed team Argentina hosted the first South American Badminton Championships in 1984, the team finished third in the mixed team event. In 1995, Argentina made their debut in the Sudirman Cup. The team were placed in Group 11. The team lost 4–1 to Slovakia, Malta and Brazil but won their tie 5–0 against Morocco to finish 48th in the overall standings. The team then competed for the next two editions of the Sudirman Cup and lost all of their group ties.
The Argentine mixed team then competed in the 2010 South American Games. The team lost the third place tie to Suriname. In 2013, the team made their debut at the Pan Am Mixed Team Championships and finished in 9th place. In 2020, the team finished as runners-up for a third time at the South American Badminton Championships.
Competitive record
Thomas Cup YearRound1949to1994Did not enter1996Did not qualify19982000Did not enter2002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026To be determined20282030
Uber Cup YearRound1957to2024Did not enter2026To be determined20282030
Sudirman Cup YearRound1989to1993Did not enter1995Group stage48th1997Group stage54th1999Group stage50th2001Did not enter20032005200720092011201320152017201920212023Did not qualify2025To be determined20272029
Pan American Team Championships
Men's team YearRound2016to2024Did not enter2026To be determined20282030
Women's team YearRound2016to2024Did not enter2026To be determined20282030
Mixed team YearRound1977Did not enter19781979198019871989199119931997Group stage9th2001Group stage6th2004Did not enter2005200720082009201020122013Group stage9th2014Group stage8th2016Did not enter20172019Group stage11th2023Group stage8th2025To be determined20272029
South American Games
Mixed team YearRound2010Fourth place4th2018Group stage5th2022Group stage5th
South American Team Championships
Men's team YearRound1985Runners-up2nd1990Third place3rd
Women's team YearRound1990Third place3rd
Mixed team YearRound1984Runners-up2nd1988Third place3rd1996Third place3rd1998Fifth place5th2012Did not enter2013Third place3rd2014Did not enter20152016Fourth place4th2017Fourth place4th2018Fourth place4th2019Third place3rd2020Runners-up2nd2022Did not enter20232024Fourth place4th
**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Junior competitive record Suhandinata Cup
YearRound2000to2025Did not enter2025To be determined
Pan American Junior Team Championships
Mixed team YearRound1977to1996Did not enter1998Group stage7th2000Group stage8th2002Did not enter20042006200720082009201020112012Group stage8th2013Group stage12th2014Group stage11th2015Group stage10th2016Did not enter20172018201920212022202320242025To be determined
South American Junior Team Championships
Mixed team YearRound1997Fourth place4th2000Fourth place4th2001Fourth place4th2005Did not enter20092012Group stage6th2013Fourth place4th2014Did not enter20152016Fifth place5th2017Fifth place5th2018Runners-up2nd2019Third place3rd2020Runners-up2nd2022Did not enter2023Group stage6th2024Fourth place4th **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Staff The following list shows the coaching staff for the national badminton team of Argentina. +NameRole Martín TrejoHead coach Gaston HarkesAssistant coach
Players
Current squad
Men's team NameDoB/AgeRanking of eventMSMDXDAndrés Vázquez – – –Mateo Delmastro – – –Dino Delmastro – – –Angel Bertolez – – –Nicolas Oliva322162216Santiago Otero230162140
Women's team NameDoB/AgeRanking of eventWSWDXDAilen Oliva349200216Iona Gualdi206200140Lara Gallardo – – –Marilyn Romero – – –Micaela Suárez – – –Florencia Bernatene – – –
Previous squads
Pan American Badminton Championships
Mixed team: 2013, 2014, 2019
References