June 26, 2024
Recognition for Sustainable Practices in Czechia
The Czech Badminton Federation, in keeping with the newly-adopted Sustainability Strategy of the Czech Olympic Committee, realised the potential for recycling shuttlecock tubes, and implemented a project for its collection and conversion into various other products.
June 24, 2024
Let’s Move for BadminTeen
The International Olympic Committee’s ‘Let’s Move’ campaign for Olympic Day highlights the profound impact of sports and physical activity. Physical activity is essential for our overall well-being. Regular exercise enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and bones, improves flexibility and coordination. Participating in activities like badminton not only boosts physical fitness but also supports mental and emotional health. Badminton encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace movement and enjoy the benefits of a dynamic and inclusive sport.
June 21, 2024
Participation Award for Northern Marianas
The Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) has been honoured with the prestigious Participation Award for its exceptional efforts in integrating badminton as an interscholastic competitive sport in middle and high schools. This recognition, conferred by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), includes a US$1500 equipment grant, and highlights NMBA’s commitment to fostering youth involvement in badminton.
June 20, 2024
World Refugee Day: Fight for Every Point, Mahmoud Tells Yavarivafa
Set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games next month, Dorsa Yavarivafa, one of 36 athletes selected by the International Olympic Committee to be part of ROT, will follow in the footsteps of Aram Mahmoud – the first refugee Olympic shuttler.
June 10, 2024
2024 Special Olympics Badminton Coach Training in Hefei, China
The 2024 Special Olympics Badminton Coach Training was successfully held in Hefei from May 20 to 23. The training was hosted by Special Olympics International, the Badminton World Federation, Special Olympics East Asia, and Special Olympics China.
June 1, 2024
BWF and Special Olympics Host First-Ever Federation-led Education and Competition Event
In another demonstration of the ever-strengthening partnership between Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation, a global technical training and regional competition was recently held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
May 27, 2024
AirBadminton Push in Guatemala
Badminton World Federation (BWF) continued to celebrate excellence in badminton development and promotion through its prestigious Member Association awards, the third edition of which was held on 27 April 2024.
May 27, 2024
BWF Celebrates Excellence With MA Awards
Badminton World Federation (BWF) continued to celebrate excellence in badminton development and promotion through its prestigious Member Association awards, the third edition of which was held on 27 April 2024.
May 14, 2024
First Ever Special Olympics World Games in Latin America
Chile’s capital city of Santiago will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organisation’s 55-year history that a World Games will take place in the southern hemisphere.