March 15, 2024
Friendship Around the Shuttlecock
The organisation of a Shuttle Time programme in southern Senegal involving multiple stakeholders and beneficiaries is expected to provide a boost to the sport in the region, which borders Gambia.
March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day: Jiang’s Journey to Unite the Sporting World
Jiang Yanmei, now a badminton coach, epitomises inclusion and diversity in sports as Badminton World Federation (BWF) celebrates International Women’s Day. With a badminton career under her belt, reaching a career high of world No.7 in women’s doubles with Li Yujia, Jiang who participated in the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, reflects on her career and her commitment to breaking new ground while fostering a sense of belonging for all athletes, coaches in the badminton community.
March 7, 2024
Egypt to Receive Enhanced Membership Grant
Egypt Badminton Federation has been identified as the recipient of the Enhanced Membership Grant Programme, a new pilot project aimed at increasing the capacity of Member Associations in countries of strategic importance and with significant growth potential.
February 7, 2024
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is proud to announce its partnership with Simply Sport Foundation.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is proud to announce its partnership with Simply Sport Foundation. Simply Sport Foundation’s mission is to empower grassroots athletes in India, nurturing their growth in sports and life, and supporting underprivileged youth in India who lack the necessary resources and social structures to pursue professional sports.
February 7, 2024
Badminton to Counter Drug Abuse in Sierra Leone
An innovative badminton project to combat drug abuse among children and young people in Sierra Leone received enthusiastic response and has led to promising initiatives such as a badminton academy. The “Smash The Streets” project was conducted from 26 November to 17 December 2023 in Makeni, Lunsar and Western Area of Sierra Leone.
February 6, 2024
Fresh Intake for Sports Management Scholarship Programme 2024
Badminton World Federation, in collaboration with the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), has launched a new cycle of scholarships for the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management offered by the WAoS and the University of London.
December 21, 2023
YOG Legacy Plan: Catalyst for African Badminton Development
In the heart of Dakar, where the rhythm of life beats with the vibrant spirit of Senegal, BWF set in motion a legacy plan for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2026.
December 14, 2023
Para Badminton Initiatives 2024
Information on opportunities to nominate participants to attend National Level 1 & National Level 2 Classifier workshops, which will take place in 2024. Alongside, the criteria and application process to access the Female Participation Grants for Para badminton athletes in 2024.
December 14, 2023
ISF U18 Gymnasiade 2024 – World School Sport Games – Open for Registration Now
Badminton is one of 25 sports being hosted at the ISF U18 Gymnasiade 2024 – World School Sport Games, being held in Manama, Bahrain from 23 – 31 October 2024.