| Badminton at the 1990 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Beijing Gymnasium |
| Dates | 28 September – 6 October |
| Competitors | 101 from 10 nations |
Badminton was contested at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, China from 28 September to 6 October. Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed doubles were also contested.
The competition was held at the Beijing Gymnasium in Beijing, China. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 |  South Korea (KOR) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 |  Malaysia (MAL) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 | |
A total of 101 athletes from 10 nations competed in badminton at the 1990 Asian Games:
China (16)
Hong Kong (8) Indonesia (16) Japan (12) Malaysia (7)
North Korea (6)
Pakistan (6) South Korea (16)
Sri Lanka (2)
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