The oldest state badminton association in Malaysia — Penang Badminton Association, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday, November 22, at the SPICE Arena. A series of exciting programs will be held to welcome the centenary celebration, including a grand dinner that evening, inviting heavyweights in the badminton world to attend, creating a star-studded night!

The history of Penang Badminton Association can be traced back to the British colonial period, when British officers, especially those of the East India Company, introduced badminton to Malaya at the time. Badminton quickly became popular among the British expatriate community and locals.

Soon, the first badminton club, Penang Badminton Club, was established in 1880, marking the official entry of badminton into Malayan society.

In the early 20th century, the British promoted badminton through church schools, especially in Penang, Malacca, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

In 1925, Penang became the first state to establish a state badminton association and became one of the earliest badminton organizations in the country. The main goal was to promote and develop badminton in the local community. This included organizing competitions, providing facilities for players and creating a competitive environment that encouraged the growth of the sport.

The establishment of the Penang Badminton Association also contributed to the wider development of badminton in Malaya (now Malaysia) as it set a precedent for other states and regions to establish similar associations, laying the foundation for national-level organization and management.

In 1934, the Malayan Badminton Association was established, which became the predecessor of the current Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

The early initiatives and efforts of the Penang Badminton Association laid a lasting foundation in the history of badminton in Malaysia as it helped to develop talents, organize competitions and build infrastructure to support the development and popularization of the sport over the years.

All members of the Penang Badminton Association are now united in their efforts to prepare for the celebrations and welcome the arrival of the 100th anniversary with glory, so that Penang can shine on the international stage!

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马来西亚历史最悠久的州羽毛球总会–槟城羽总，将于今年11月22日（星期六），在槟城国际体育竞技场（SPICE Arena） 庆祝成立100周年，届时将举办系列精彩节目迎接世纪庆典，包括当晚举行盛大晚宴，广邀羽坛重量级人物出席，打造星光灿烂之夜！

槟城羽总的历史，要从英国殖民时期说起，英国军官，特别是东印度公司的军官，将羽毛球运动引入当时的马来亚。羽毛球运动很快在英国侨民社区和当地人中流行起来。

不久，第一个羽毛球俱乐部——槟城羽毛球俱乐部（ Penang Badminton Club）于 1880 年成立，标志着羽毛球运动正式进入马来亚社会。

20世纪初，英国人通过教会学校推广羽毛球运动，尤其是在槟城、马六甲、怡保、吉隆坡和新加坡一带。

1925年，槟城成为第一个成立州羽毛球协会的州属，并成为我国最早的羽毛球组织之一。主要目标是在当地社区推广和发展羽毛球运动。这包括组织比赛、为球员提供设施以及营造鼓励这项运动发展的竞争环境。

槟州羽总的成立也促进了马来亚（现马来西亚）羽毛球运动的更广泛发展，因为它为其他州和地区建立类似协会开创先例，为国家级组织和管理奠定了基础。

1934年，马来亚羽总成立，成为现在的马来西亚羽总 (BAM) 的前身。

槟城羽总的早期举措和努力在马来西亚羽毛球历史上打下永续发展的基础，因为它帮助培养人才、组织比赛和建立基础设施，支持这项运动多年来的发展和使之普及化。

槟州羽总全体成员目前上下一心，全力筹备庆典，风光迎接百周年的到来，让槟城在国际舞台放光芒!