[citation needed] The Syrian national badminton team first competed in the 1999 Pan Arab Games.

Former Syrian national player, Aram Mahmoud was the first Syrian-born badminton athlete to play at the Summer Olympics.

Syria also plays a big role in introducing competitive badminton to the Arab world.

[2] Syria competed in their first international team event at the 1999 Pan Arab Games and won a total of six gold medals in all disciplines.

[3] The Syrian women's team competed in the 1999 Pan Arab Games and won first place in the championships after defeating Egypt.