Special Olympics Deutschland has confirmed that a national delegation of athletes and coaches will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the upcoming European Badminton Tournament scheduled for November 17 to 22, 2026.
Delegation Roster and Tournament Schedule in Baku
The German delegation heading to the Azerbaijani capital includes athletes Andreas Fisch, Silvia Dill, Klaus, and Daniela Huhn, as reported by Special Olympics Deutschland. The event itself is organized by Special Olympics Azerbaijan, with official competition activities running from November 18 through November 22.
According to the tournament schedule published by Unique United, proceedings begin Wednesday, November 18, with arrivals and a head coach meeting. Thursday, November 19, features divisioning rounds and the opening ceremony. Competitive matches and recreational activities take place Friday, November 20, followed by further matches and the victory ceremonies on Saturday, November 21. The delegation departs on Sunday, November 22.
Event Categories and Participation Rules
Athletes participating in the Baku tournament may enter a maximum of three events, choosing from up to two double events alongside one traditional and one unified event, Unique United reported. Unified partners are restricted to competing in a single unified event. Available categories span men’s and women’s singles and doubles, mixed doubles, and unified men’s and women’s doubles.
Registration prerequisites require all participating athletes to hold an active start pass on the day of the event.
Travel Costs and Financial Responsibilities
Special Olympics Deutschland stated it is working to provide official team apparel for the traveling delegation.
Participants must secure their own coverage for the duration of the international trip.
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