Sport Science Research Grant Projects

November 9, 2023

The Sport Science Research Grant Programme 2023/24 received 63 applications between 1 March and 1 May 2023, selected 17 projects across key research areas, including Badminton Performance, Physical Activity & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention & Medical, and Para badminton/Inclusive badminton. Notable projects included Miguel Angel Gomez Ruano’s performance analysis using machine learning, Yu Lin’s gender-specific wearable training for elite athletes and Saulo Fernandes Melo De Oliveira’s study on muscle activation in Para shuttlers.

At the World Coaching Conference, four researchers presented their BWF Sport Science Research Grant projects during the speed station session. Additionally, 14 BWF-funded research projects were showcased through posters. The event offered valuable networking and diverse content, including research on the ‘dual career’ pathway in high-performance UK badminton athletes.