Badminton was contested at the 1998 Asian Games in Thammasat Gymnasium 2, Bangkok, Thailand from December 8 to December 17.
| Badminton at the 1998 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Thammasat Gymnasium 2 |
| Dates | 8–17 December |
| Competitors | 132 from 14 nations |
Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed doubles were also contested.
Medalists edit
Medal table edit
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 |  Indonesia (INA) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  South Korea (KOR) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 |  Japan (JPN) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 |  Thailand (THA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 |  Malaysia (MAS) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 | |
Participating nations edit
A total of 132 athletes from 14 nations competed in badminton at the 1998 Asian Games:
Cambodia (2)
China (16)
Chinese Taipei (16)
Hong Kong (10)
India (1)
Indonesia (16)
Iran (4)
Japan (11)
Malaysia (16)
Pakistan (2)
Philippines (4)
South Korea (16)
Sri Lanka (2)
Thailand (16)
