| Badminton at the 1973 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Singapore Badminton Hall, Singapore |
| Dates | 4 – 7 September 1973 |
| Nations | 5 |
Badminton at the 1973 SEAP Games was held at Singapore Badminton Hall, Singapore City, Singapore. Badminton events was held between 4 and 7 September. [1]
* Host nation (Singapore)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malaysia | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Thailand | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 |  Singapore* | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
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