The Badminton Asia Championships (formerly Asian Badminton Championships until 2006) is a tournament organized by governing body Badminton Asia to crown the best badminton players in Asia.

The tournament started in 1962 and is held annually since 1991. The event had rotated between team and individual competitions before the team event became null since 1994.

At the 2003 event however, there is a controversy when China decided to pull out from the tournament at the last minute. Head coach Li Yongbo said that the tournament did not award any ranking points for the 2004 Summer Olympics event and wanted to give his players more time to rest. Some of the top players were also willing to pull out from the tournament since the competitiveness of the event was low.

The Asia Championships Prelim is a prestigious badminton tournament serving as a key qualifying event for the upcoming Asia Championships. Featuring top badminton players from across the continent, the tournament showcases intense matches across men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. Athletes compete fiercely to earn ranking points and secure their spot in the main Asia Championships, making this event a critical stepping stone in the Asian badminton calendar. With high-level competition, vibrant atmospheres, and thrilling rallies, the Asia Championships Prelim promises an exciting showcase of talent and determination in the sport of badminton.