Badminton Zadar is dedicated to adding badminton into the daily life of Zadar. What began as a small initiative has grown into one of the most active badminton environments in the region — a place where adults, kids, beginners, amateurs, and future competitors train, learn, and enjoy the sport together.
Today, the club runs 10 structured training sessions every week — 5 for adults and 5 for kids — ensuring clear development pathways for all age groups and skill levels. Our players proudly represent Zadar in tournaments across Croatia and beyond, including:
Competitive Achievements
Our players regularly participate in tournaments across Croatia and beyond, representing Zadar with passion and pride:
- Hrvatski Kup (HK)
- Prvenstvo Hrvatske (PH)
- Dalmatinska Liga
- Zagrebačka Liga
- Regionalna Liga Zagreb
In addition to competitive participation, the club organizes two recreational tournaments every year, bringing together players of all ages in a friendly and motivating atmosphere. Badminton Zadar also serves as the technical organizer for elementary and secondary school badminton competitions in Zadar County, supporting the development of young athletes and promoting badminton within the local school system.
These activities help shape a culture of teamwork, improvement, and sportsmanship — values we reinforce in every training session.
Our Philosophy
Badminton Zadar believes that sport is more than technique. It is community, joy, health, and personal growth. Whether your goal is to compete, stay fit, learn a new sport, or simply enjoy an hour of movement and laughter, you’ll find your place here. We also organize local events, school and company team-building sessions, and community badminton days — strengthening the social fabric of Zadar through sport.
Join us and discover how badminton can energize your life, challenge your limits, and connect you with a welcoming community.
About the Trainer
Arundeep has been involved in badminton his entire life, competing during both his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies and later representing SC Uni Basel in the Swiss interclub league. His experience across Switzerland, Europe, and 12 countries shaped a unique blend of sporting knowledge, cultural understanding, and coaching philosophy.
In Basel, he co‑founded Basel Badminton Buddies (BBB) — a community group that grew into a competitive team with multiple tournament wins. He also trained under former Swiss national player Rémy Matthey de l’Étang, strengthening his technical and tactical foundation.
One fine day while walking to his office, he decided to quit his work and start to explore other countries and cultures. After more than two years of traveling and visiting about 12 countries, he realized that he has been gripped by the city of Zadar. He decided to stay here and share his badminton experience with young, beginners and amateurs alike. That’s how Badminton Zadar was born.
Education & Certifications
Alongside his international background, Arundeep holds the official Croatian qualification Badminton Coach – Level 1, required for professional coaching in Croatia. He is a registered coach with the Croatian Badminton Association (CBA), and his status is publicly listed in NISUS, the National Sports Information System of Croatia — ensuring that all training within the club is led by a verified and nationally recognized coach.
- Badminton trainer -Level 1 – Croatian Institute for Kinesiology
- BWF Coach Level 1
- Science of Training Young Athletes – Level 1 (University of Florida)
- Science of Training Young Athletes – Level 2 (University of Florida)
- BWF Shuttle Time Teachers Certification
- BWF National Administrators Online Course
- BWF Online Event Management
- Additional coaching and professional development courses listed on his LinkedIn profile
He made many friends over the years while playing badminton. He likes to share his experience with others. It is not just about badminton, but also the sharing of personal experiences from different individuals that makes one’s life enriching. Hope to meet the sportsperson in you.