The 13th BWF Members\u2019 Forum covered four key topics relevant to the community: Capacity Building, Sustainability, Inclusive Badminton, and Events Innovation.[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Presenters:<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Ian Wright, Development Director, BWF<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Raja Rochdy, Head of Operations, Badminton Confederation of Africa<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Juan Pablo Alvarado, Development Director, Badminton Pan Am Confederation<\/p>\n
This session provided an overview of the resources and support provided to Member Associations by the BWF to support the growth and development of the sport at a national level.<\/p>\n
The session also shared the outcomes a review into the BWF Membership Grant Programme, looking back at the programme\u2019s success, challenges and future direction.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j4o7vteA0IE&list=PLYqPBxMmvqpINN7U0Euy5s-AUKkfuNKan&index=1&pp=iAQB” align=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Presenters:<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Thomas Delaye, Head of Legal and Governance, BWF<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Brian Moesgaard, Events Director, Badminton Denmark<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Antoine Jean Diandy, President, Senegal Badminton Federation<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Catherine Le Saint, Vice President International Relations, French Badminton Federation<\/p>\n
BWF with its membership and the five Continental Confederations are in a unique position to influence positive change on sustainability across our global badminton community.<\/p>\n
This session provided an overview of BWF\u2019s approach to sustainability and showcased best practices from our membership.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iV5RHf0QCs4&list=PLYqPBxMmvqpINN7U0Euy5s-AUKkfuNKan&index=2&pp=iAQB” align=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Presenters:<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Jonathan Deering, Badminton Athlete & Health Messenger at Special Olympics Ireland<\/p>\n
\u25b8 John Shearer, Head of Continental Development, BWF<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Fern Gilders, Head of Tournament Development, BWF<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Wojtek Czyz, 4-time Paralympian<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Jon-Paul Saint Germain, International Vice President Sport Development, Special Olympics<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Wang Yihan, Special Olympics Ambassador, Olympic & World Championships Medallist<\/p>\n
The panel discussed the benefits and impacts of an inclusive approach in sport and provided examples of how Member Associations can integrate Para badminton and Special Olympics into their inclusive practices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xTEjIFApFMs&list=PLYqPBxMmvqpINN7U0Euy5s-AUKkfuNKan&index=3&pp=iAQB” align=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Presenters:<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Thomas Lund, Secretary General, BWF<\/p>\n
\u25b8 Greysia Polii, BWF Athletes\u2019 Commission Chair<\/p>\n
This session introduced innovation in sport and emphasised the importance of innovation in the area of events and event delivery.<\/p>\n
The session focused on the 3 x 15 scoring system and shared various stakeholder views on the potential impact for badminton.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JR1Zd4i0ELc&list=PLYqPBxMmvqpINN7U0Euy5s-AUKkfuNKan&index=4&pp=iAQB” align=”center”]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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