At the time, the sport was played in schools in Lobamba, Manzini, Ntfonjeni and Kwaluseni.

[8] The Swazi men's team took part in the 2004 Thomas Cup African qualifiers in Pretoria.

[9] Eswatini also sent their women's team to compete in the 2004 Uber Cup African qualifiers.

[9] Eswatini competed in the 2004 African Badminton Championships mixed team event.

[10] The team were eliminated in the group stages but managed to win a match against Botswana and Réunion.