The Syed Modi International Badminton Championships is a BWF World Tour Super 300 international badminton tournament held annually in India.

It was introduced to the badminton circuit as a BWF Grand Prix event in 2009. Since then the tournament has been annually held in Lucknow at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, although it was temporarily shifted to Hyderabad in 2010. In 2011, it was upgraded to the Grand Prix Gold event. Badminton World Federation launched a new event structure in 2017. This tournament was then announced as a World Tour Super 300 event ever since 2018.

History

The tournament was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association in 1991 as the Syed Modi Memorial Badminton Tournament in memory of Commonwealth Games champion Syed Modi.

From its inauguration till 2003, it remained a national-level tournament. In 2004, it was organized as an international event for the first time, which saw some foreign participation.

The tournament was halted from 2005 to 2008 due to a political impasse between the UPBA and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, which ended with relocation of the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Academy.

The Syed Modi International Women’s Badminton Tournament is a prestigious annual event held in honor of the legendary Indian badminton player Syed Modi. Celebrating excellence in women’s badminton, this tournament attracts top female players from around the world, showcasing high-level competition and thrilling matches. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history, the Syed Modi International Women’s Tournament serves as a key platform for emerging talents and established stars to demonstrate their skills on the international stage. Hosted in India, it promotes the sport’s growth and inspires future generations of female badminton athletes.