Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul Elected Badminton World Federation President
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul. bwfbadminton.com
Second Woman to Lead the BWF
Khunying Patama, also the president of the Badminton Association of Thailand adn a member of the International Olympic Committee, becomes the second woman president of the sport’s global governing body.
Succession of Leadership
She takes over from Dane Poul-Erik Hoyer, whose 12-year term as BWF president concluded on Saturday. Hoyer was subsequently named honorary life vice president by the BWF membership.
Vision for the Future
“I am very excited to take over the leadership of the BWF,” stated Khunying Patama. “for me, badminton has always been more than a sport.”
She emphasized the importance of continuing to develop badminton into a truly global sport, highlighting the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in just three years as a key opportunity. “LA28 presents a powerful opportunity to elevate our sport on the world stage. We must be ready to grab this moment.”
Tribute to Predecessor
Khunying Patama acknowledged Hoyer’s contributions: ”Badminton has come a long way over the past decade, and I am truly grateful for the strong foundations that have been laid by my good friend Poul-Erik Hoyer…you have set a high standard for us all to follow.”
Etienne Thobois Confirmed as Deputy President
Etienne Thobois of France, a long-serving BWF Council member and CEO of the Paris Olympics 2024, was confirmed as deputy president-elect, running unopposed for the position.
what role did Poul-Erik hoyer hold before khunying patama Leeswadtrakul’s election, and what position was he given after stepping down?
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul Elected Badminton World Federation President
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul. bwfbadminton.com
Second Woman to Lead the BWF
Khunying Patama, also the president of the Badminton Association of Thailand adn a member of the International Olympic Committee, becomes the second woman president of the sport’s global governing body.
Succession of Leadership
She takes over from dane Poul-Erik Hoyer, whose 12-year term as BWF president concluded on Saturday. Hoyer was subsequently named honorary life vice president by the BWF membership.
Vision for the Future
“I am very excited to take over the leadership of the BWF,” stated Khunying Patama. “for me, badminton has always been more than a sport.”
She emphasized the importance of continuing to develop badminton into a truly global sport, highlighting the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in just three years as a key chance. “LA28 presents a powerful opportunity to elevate our sport on the world stage. We must be ready to grab this moment.”
Tribute to Predecessor
khunying Patama acknowledged Hoyer’s contributions: ”Badminton has come a long way over the past decade, and I am truly grateful for the strong foundations that have been laid by my good friend poul-Erik hoyer…you have set a high standard for us all to follow.”
Etienne Thobois Confirmed as Deputy President
Etienne Thobois of France, a long-serving BWF Council member and CEO of the Paris olympics 2024, was confirmed as deputy president-elect, running unopposed for the position.
Q&A: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul’s BWF Presidency
Who is Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul?
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul is the newly elected President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). She is also the President of the Badminton Association of Thailand and a member of the International Olympic Committee.
What are her main goals as BWF President?
Khunying Patama aims to further develop badminton as a global sport, with a focus on leveraging the Los Angeles 2028 olympic and Paralympic Games to elevate the sport’s profile.
Who did she replace as president?
She took over from Dane Poul-Erik Høyer, who served as BWF president for 12 years. He was subsequently named honorary life vice president.
What is the meaning of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics?
The LA28 Olympics are seen as a major opportunity to showcase badminton on a global stage and increase its popularity and reach. Badminton is already a very popular sport in many parts of Asia, but it is indeed looking to expand its fan base across the globe.
Who is the Deputy President?
Etienne Thobois of France, a long-serving BWF Council member and CEO of the Paris Olympics 2024, was confirmed as Deputy President-elect.
Khunying Patama’s election signals a new era for badminton, poised for continued growth and global prominence. Follow the BWF to stay updated on all the exciting developments for the sport.
