Badminton was one of two demonstration sports at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. It was the first time that the sport was part of the Olympic program, and it would become an official Olympic sport 20 years later at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Medallists Medal table Event results 25 participants from 11 countries took part in four events. Several entries in the doubles events were mixed teams of players from different nations, a practice not allowed in official medal events at the Olympic Games since 1904. All competition took place on September 4. Men's singles Men's doubles Women's singles Mixed doubles References 1972 Summer Olympics events 1972 Olympics Badminton tournaments in Germany Men's events at the 1972 Summer Olympics Women's events at the 1972 Summer Olympics Olympic demonstration sports