Longest Marathon in Badminton
Some badminton games are remembered not just for their quick endings but for the incredible endurance they display, lasting much longer than usual play. The longest officially recognized marathon match lasted for days showcasing amazing stamina. Additionally, players have fought through exceptionally long rallies and matches. These moments show that the sport pushes boundaries well beyond a standard game.
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Longest Marathon in Badminton: Singles & Doubles
| Category | Record Holder(s) | Record Duration | Date |
| Singles | Bartłomiej Szczerba (Poland) & Janusz Stachon‑Gol (Poland) | 26 hr 28 min 20 sec | 27-28 Sept, 2019 |
| Doubles | Watkins Fessal (UK), Sue Dickson (UK), Sandor Jakovics (Hungary), Krisztina Ihaszy (Hungary) | 32 hr 25 min | 12-13 Oct, 2014 |
Longest Singles Marathon in Badminton
Record Holder(s): Bartłomiej Szczerba & Janusz Stachon‑Gol (Poland)
Location: Zakopane, Poland
Date: 27-28 Sept, 2019
Bartłomiej Szczerba and Janusz Stachoń‑Gol achieved the Guinness World Record for the longest badminton singles marathon in Zakopane, Poland.. They played non-stop for 26 hours, 28 minutes, and 20 seconds from September 27 to 28, 2019 to help promote badminton in their local area. The match was incredibly tight, finishing with a score of 107-106 with Janusz coming out on top.
Longest Doubles Marathon in Badminton
Record Holder(s): Watkins Fessal (UK), Sue Dickson (UK), Sandor Jakovics (Hungary), Krisztina Ihaszy (Hungary)
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
Date: 12-13 Oct, 2014
The Guinness World Record for the longest badminton doubles marathon was established in Tampa, Florida on October 12-13, 2014. Four players, Watkins Fessal and Sue Dickson from the UK, along with Sandor Jakovics and Krisztina Ihaszy from Hungary played continuously for 32 hours and 25 minutes. They all resided in Florida and got to know each other through local clubs. Their achievement demonstrated incredible endurance, far exceeding the duration of any typical competitive match.
