Anders Antonsen of Denmark is the defending men's singles European champion ©Getty Images

Badminton Europe has announced that Madrid will host the 2022 European Championships, set to take place in the week starting April 25.

The Spanish Badminton Federation has successfully hosted major events such as the 2018 European Championships and the 2021 World Championships in the past.

The tournament could also see the return of five-times European Championships winner Carolina Marin.

Marin missed a chance to defend her Olympic title after injuring her knee and tournament on home soil in Madrid could be a perfect stage for her to make a comeback.

"I am grateful to the Spanish Badminton Federation for stepping forward on short notice and delivering a very competitive bid for the European Championships," said Brain Agerbak, Badminton Europe’s general secretary.

Rio 2016 gold medallist Carolina Marin could make a comeback at the European Championships in Madrid ©Getty Images
Rio 2016 gold medallist Carolina Marin could make a comeback at the European Championships in Madrid ©Getty Images

"We are pleased to take this event to one of the big capitals of Europe and we are hopeful that this event can also mark the return from injury for Carolina Marin.

"The Spanish Badminton Federation is a reliable partner and with their vast experience in organising major events I am sure that this will only be one of many Championships being played in Spain in the coming years."

Spanish Badminton Federation President Andoni Azurmendi Ibarrola also expressed his delight and excitement in the run-up to the tournament.