1978 WBF World Invitational Championships

1978 WBF World Invitational Badminton Championships
Tournament details
Dates23 – 27 February
LocationHong Kong

The 1978 WBF World Invitational Badminton Championships sanctioned by former governing body World Badminton Federation (WBF) took place in the month of February in Hong Kong.[1] This invitational tournament was held prior to the first official WBF World Championships which was held in Bangkok later in that year. The individual competitions were conducted.[2] At the end of day, China won all the disciplines except Mixed doubles which was won by host Hong Kong.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Chinese stars outclass rivals". The Straits Times. 23 February 1978. p. 29.
  2. ^ "Syed in third round". The Straits Times. 24 February 1978. p. 31.
  3. ^ "19 defy IBF and form New body". The Straits Times. 27 February 1978. p. 30.
  4. ^ "China dominate World tourney". The Straits Times. 28 February 1978. p. 24.