Championship level two is the most prestigious open championships that level only one level below the Olympic Games, world championships and the Super Series Finals.
Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced a new structure in the organization of international tournaments. Besides Indonesia, the UK and China also became the two other countries that could hold two-level badminton tournament.
In addition to these three countries, several other countries are also scrambling to host a two-level badminton tournament, such as Denmark and Malaysia. Only three countries were named as host of the championship level for the period 2018-2021 these two.
This decision was announced by the outcome BWF joint meeting with Council Members on this day, Sunday (19/3) at the Hilton Garden, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
According to the assessment referred BWF as the Division Head of International Relations Bambang Roedyanto, organizing BCA Indonesia Open has become a barometer for other countries to hold the tournament.
"We will be judged creative in packaging BCA Indonesia Open, hospitality is also good, the enthusiasm of the audience is incredible. Plus there is a renovation Istora consideration, increased the value of this championship for the future. The plan is total championship prize worth 1.25 million US dollars, "he continued.
"If the All England is rated BWF also eligible to enter level two, because in addition to the oldest tournament, the audience is also more crowded. While China has a sponsor that is a lot, "added Roedyanto.
provisions and requirements of the participants championship points championship is still being discussed along BWF Council Member.
Here's a list of host international championship BWF period 2018 - 2021:
Level 1 (Prize money of at least 1.5 million US Dollars - special super series final)
Olympics, World Championships, Super Series Finals
Level 2 (Prize money of at least one million US Dollar)
Indonesia, China, the UK (All England)
Level 3 (Prize money of at least 700 thousand US Dollars)
China, Denmark, France, Japan and Malaysia
Level 4 (Prize money of at least 350 thousand US Dollars)
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, India
Level 5 (Prize money of at least 150 thousand US Dollars)
Thailand, Taiwan, India, Korea, Macau, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United States
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