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.
May 13, 2024
AirBadminton in Hong Kong Goes Competitive
AirBadminton in Hong Kong China has picked up pace in recent times, with several activities being held to attract participants.
May 1, 2024
Education Scholarship Programme 2024 for Young Athletes
Badminton World Federation (BWF) and World Academy of Sport (WaoS) have opened the new cycle of scholarships for the WAoS Athlete Certificate programme. This online course has been developed for aspiring young athletes aged between 15 to 18 who want to gain a broader understanding of the tools needed to become successful and knowledgeable athletes.
April 15, 2024
Sport Science Research Grants Closes 24 May 2024
The BWF Sport Science Research Grants programme enables research institutions and individual researchers to apply for research grants to assist in the funding of applied sport science research in badminton. Players and ex-players who are interested in furthering their studies at Masters or PhD level in the area of badminton research are encouraged to apply for this grant.
April 15, 2024
BWF Makes Presentation at SONA
BWF was invited to participate in the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Sport for Inclusion Business Meeting 2024, held in New Orleans (USA) from 20-24 February 2024.
April 2, 2024
A Spectacular Conclusion to the Premier AirBadminton Tournament in the Region
The AirBadminton courts at the Dubai Police Officer’s Club in Al Jadhaf, Dubai, witnessed an exhilarating display of world-class badminton over the past two weekends during the Dubai Police Ramadan AirBadminton Tournament 2024. Organized by the Dubai Police as part of their esteemed Ramadan Games 2024 and executed in collaboration with the UAE Badminton Federation, the tournament attracted nearly 200 players, showcasing the growing popularity and prestige of the sport in the region.
April 2, 2024
BWF Female Participation Grant Elevates Para Badminton Talent to Global Spotlight
Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Female Participation Grant has been a game-changer for 14 extraordinary female para players, propelling them onto the global stage at the NSDF Royal Beach Cliff BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2024.
April 2, 2024
Pioneering Para Badminton Coaching Course Makes History in UAE
12 attendees from around the globe, including Brazil, Uganda, and Australia, came together for a pioneering Level 1 BWF coaching course specifically tailored for para coaches in January 2023. The course, which took place in Ajman City, United Arab Emirates,
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.