Badminton World Federation (BWF)
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body of the sport of badminton, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It was originally the International Badminton Federation (IBF) which was founded on 5 July 1934, before being rechristened the Badminton World Federation in 2006.
- Federations & Governing Bodies
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 50-250 employees
- Website
The purpose and objectives of BWF include regulating, promoting and developing the sport globally.
The BWF’s vision is to give every child a chance to play badminton for life. Its mission is to lead, inspire and engage all stakeholders; to be leaders in governance practice, support our membership to maximise outcomes, and invest, develop and grow badminton in a sustainable way; to deliver spectacular entertainment and drive player focused fan engagement; to create innovative development initiatives and foster participation for life – play, coach, compete, officiate.
BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 201 Member Associations worldwide.
Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President, and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
The BWF’s vision is to give every child a chance to play badminton for life. Its mission is to lead, inspire and engage all stakeholders; to be leaders in governance practice, support our membership to maximise outcomes, and invest, develop and grow badminton in a sustainable way; to deliver spectacular entertainment and drive player focused fan engagement; to create innovative development initiatives and foster participation for life – play, coach, compete, officiate.
BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 201 Member Associations worldwide.
Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President, and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
Culture
The ‘nerve centre’ of the is the Badminton World Federation, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a staff strength of 52, BWF is able to administer the sport worldwide thanks to an efficient system perfected over the years.
Badminton is one of the fastest growing sports, and is consistently among the top sports in terms of participation, television viewership, and social media activity. BWF has been able to achieve this thanks to its focus on promoting, presenting, regulating, and developing the sport. There are five key areas in which BWF works to achieve its goals:
Entertainment
Excite, engage, and enhance our global badminton fan base through inspirational performances at world class events.
Participation
“Giving every child a chance to play badminton for life”. Increasing participation in badminton,Para badminton and AirBadminton with a particular focus on youth and linking recreational badminton and competitive environments to facilitate participation for life.
Athletes
Providing athletes with the best possible environments for training and competition; showcasing their extraordinary talent; giving them opportunities to learn and develop beyond the field of play.
Partnerships
Develop effective international relations and foster strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals.
Capacity Building
Building capacity to effectively govern and manage the sport increases the impact we can have on developing badminton and improving outcomes.
Core Activities
The main areas of day-to-day activity are: – Regulating and Governing the sport at the international level; – Conducting Events all through the year; – Promoting Development of the sport worldwide; – Investing in the Growth and Development of Para badminton and Air Badminton; – Marketing and Promotion of the sport overall; – Focus on badminton at the Olympic and Paralympic Games; – Servicing of Member Associations.
Badminton is one of the fastest growing sports, and is consistently among the top sports in terms of participation, television viewership, and social media activity. BWF has been able to achieve this thanks to its focus on promoting, presenting, regulating, and developing the sport. There are five key areas in which BWF works to achieve its goals:
Entertainment
Excite, engage, and enhance our global badminton fan base through inspirational performances at world class events.
Participation
“Giving every child a chance to play badminton for life”. Increasing participation in badminton,Para badminton and AirBadminton with a particular focus on youth and linking recreational badminton and competitive environments to facilitate participation for life.
Athletes
Providing athletes with the best possible environments for training and competition; showcasing their extraordinary talent; giving them opportunities to learn and develop beyond the field of play.
Partnerships
Develop effective international relations and foster strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals.
Capacity Building
Building capacity to effectively govern and manage the sport increases the impact we can have on developing badminton and improving outcomes.
Core Activities
The main areas of day-to-day activity are: – Regulating and Governing the sport at the international level; – Conducting Events all through the year; – Promoting Development of the sport worldwide; – Investing in the Growth and Development of Para badminton and Air Badminton; – Marketing and Promotion of the sport overall; – Focus on badminton at the Olympic and Paralympic Games; – Servicing of Member Associations.
