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🏸 Badminton Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦

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National Classifier Workshops 2026 – 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 & 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 workshops, which will take place in 2026.

National Classifier workshops involve a combination of theory and observation sessions and are designed to support National Badminton Associations and National Paralympic Committees who wish to deliver Para badminton activities and tournaments in their country.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 is open to anyone with an interest in Para badminton and athlete classification. The course does not require a background in the field of medicine or physiotherapy, however, to progress to the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, a medical or physiotherapy qualification is a prerequisite, as well as previous attendance of a National Level 1 Classifier Workshop.

For more information about the workshop dates, please visit our website
👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdz5c6vv

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𝗕𝗪𝗙 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 - 𝐌𝐚𝐲 📢

As part of badminton development in Togo, the Togolese Badminton Federation organised a Shuttle Time tutors and teachers training programme from 31 March to 4 April 2026, in Lomé. 🇹🇬

This initiative strengthened the capacities of 17 tutors from various regions of the country and 15 teachers from Lome, with the main objective of standardising badminton teaching in schools.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2bnw3e4r

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Thank you to all the PE Teachers who attended the BWF Shuttle Time Teachers course and engaged with us at the PHASE China PE Conference 2026 in Shanghai, China. 🏸

In addition to that, thank you for all teachers who express interest in the Special Olympics movement and wanting to know more about Unified Schools 🫶 Great sharing session by the Special Olympics East Asia 🏸

https://phase.community/

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Dont miss out!

Badminton World Federation (BWF), in collaboration with the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), has launched a new cycle of scholarships for the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management offered by the WAoS and the University of London.

Register here👉https://tinyurl.com/mpb5nev4
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

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📣𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲🏸
𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐙𝐄𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐋
𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧ü𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲 🇹🇷

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
I started playing at the age of nine, thanks to my class teacher who introduced me to badminton. I spent my childhood training constantly outside of school. Many of my classmates and I took up badminton; we trained hard, competed and spent time together right until the end of university. From childhood onwards, we grew up as a family in the sports hall. We were both athletes and coaches.

Until the end of university, I worked entirely to improve my sporting performance. At the same time, I was also working hard to succeed academically. I am currently working as a research assistant in the Coaching Education Department of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. I spend time with my fellow badminton players, coaches, referees, federation members, academic lecturers, and most importantly, my family. I enjoy exchanging ideas and spending time with different people in various settings, and learning from them.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
My primary school teacher introduced me to the sport and spoke to the parents of those who wanted to take part. With my parents’ permission, I attended my first training session in the hall and continued playing badminton because I really enjoyed it.

When I first walked into the hall, I was struck by the sight of people of all ages playing together. I grew to love the sound the shuttle made when it hit the racket, and I always wanted to play. As time went on, I received praise for developing into a responsible and disciplined person. As it is an active sport that involves no physical contact, my family always supported my training with peace of mind, knowing it was helping me stay healthy.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧
It became an integral part of my life and a defining period. I used to plan my social life around my training days. I had grown accustomed to living with a focus on factors such as nutrition and sleep, and I was thoroughly committed to this routine. At the same time, acting with a sense of team spirit made me feel good.

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
I’ll never forget the moment I was selected to the Turkish national team, because it was a dream come true. Once I’d experienced that feeling, I never wanted to give up badminton.

I also can’t forget how, thanks to me, my family members got to know the sport, took an interest in tournaments, and started playing it as a hobby. I really enjoyed that time. Thanks to badminton, I had the opportunity to watch Europe’s best players. I feel very lucky to have met my team coaches; they always treated us like family, and it was thanks to them that we progressed. At the same time, I met academic lecturers conducting research in this field, and it was through them that I entered the academy.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬
It’s a sport that everyone should try. Playing badminton is a chance for me to unwind. It reminds me that I need to have fun and forget about the negative aspects of my daily life, even if just for a moment. Most importantly, it is a non-contact sport. It promotes the development of all motor skills (strength, speed, flexibility, endurance and coordination).

With national and international championships, World Championships, the Olympics, school tournaments at every level and numerous ranking tournaments, the sport keeps athletes highly dynamic and motivated. I believe that badminton, as an Olympic sport, also offers a variety of future career opportunities.

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
When I was working as a badminton coach under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, I had a group of primary school children. From the very moment I first introduced them to badminton, their eager attention and enthusiasm made me very happy.

The parents of this group, despite limited resources, would make every effort to bring their children to every training session in a disciplined manner and would tell me how happy they were to see them there. It was very important to me to instil both a sporting ethos and an appreciation for the sport of badminton in people.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
It has shown that badminton should be given more prominence in physical education lessons at schools. I believe it has also sparked the interest of those who are unfamiliar with the sport.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
I’ve learnt to give as many people as possible the chance to play badminton. My aim isn’t to find players for the national team, but to create a fun environment where people can learn to play badminton.

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𝐁𝐖𝐅 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

BWF delivering a webinar series comprises of FOUR (4) sessions including latest information on dual career opportunities, resources and pathways within badminton.

Session 1️⃣ (25 Feb) Introduction to BWF Beyond Badminton ✅
Session 2️⃣ (06 May) WAoS programmes & scholarships ✅
Session 3️⃣ (12 Aug) BWF Coach Education Pathway
Session 4️⃣ (02 Nov) Badminton Administrator and Event Management Pathway

🏸Who can attend 👉 Team managers, coaches, players, parents and anyone who are interested!
🗣Language 👉 English
📲Platform👉Microsoft Teams

Sign up for free 🏸 https://tinyurl.com/2mx3vuet

𝗕𝗪𝗙 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 - 𝐌𝐚𝐲📣

This month featuring the activity: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲🏸

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🎥 https://www.youtube.com/c/BWFDevelopment

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📣𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲🏸
𝐎𝐔𝐄𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐎𝐆𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐄
𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗼 🇧🇫

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
During my childhood, I grew up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood where there wasn’t any organised sports. Many of the young people around me started to pick up bad habits like smoking or stealing. One day, while walking around the neighbourhood, I discovered a sports complex. I went inside and I saw people playing. At that moment, I decided not to follow the same path as some of my friends. I chose to channel my energy and my anger into sport.

Sport allowed me to stay focused, disciplined, and to build my life differently. It is also that choice which later allowed me to become one of the best athletes in my discipline.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧
I discovered badminton in Côte d'Ivoire when I was in sixth grade during a PE class at school. One day, we saw a man playing badminton. We were curious, and we went closer to watch. We asked him if we could also play. He then gave us training days. This man was Guy Max Kpatta, and he later became my coach. He was the one who trained and coached me until I became a champion.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
What struck me immediately was the speed of the game, the technique, and the precision needed to control the shuttlecock. I found this sport very dynamic and exciting. It made me want to learn more and to improve every day.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧
Since that first encounter, badminton has become a true passion in my life. This sport has opened up many opportunities for me. Thanks to badminton, I was able to travel, participate in national and international competitions, and meet many people who contributed to my growth.

After my baccalaureate in 2020, I came to Burkina Faso to continue my studies. I kept practising and developing badminton. I also started passing on my knowledge. I helped correct some technical mistakes in players, and I attended Level 1 and Level 2 coach training. Today, I am a coach and coordinator, and I continue to share my passion with young people. Badminton has given me so much in my life that I sometimes struggle to express my emotions to explain everything this sport has given me.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬
This sport has changed my life. It has given me opportunities, travels, connections, and a career in sport. Now, my mission is to pass on this passion to young people and to contribute to the development of badminton in my country.

Badminton is a very fast sport that requires technique, focus, and strategy. It is also an accessible sport that everyone can practice, regardless of age. It develops coordination, discipline, and sportsmanship.

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
I’m the National Shuttle Time Coordinator in Burkina Faso. In this role, I coordinate the programme's activities in the country, and I train teachers so they can teach badminton in schools. I also contribute to the technical development of the players and to promoting badminton in the community. My goal is to help young people discover this sport and to progress.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
Shuttle Time has greatly contributed to the development of badminton in my region. Thanks to this programme, many students, teachers, and educational leaders have discovered badminton. Some schools and educational authorities didn’t even know about this sport before.

Even some sports technicians didn’t know that badminton has been an Olympic discipline since the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Today, thanks to Shuttle Time, badminton is increasingly known and practiced in schools.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
The greatest lesson I have learned is that sport can transform the lives of young people. With education, passion, and hard work, we can use sport to create opportunities and give children a future. Shuttle Time also taught me the importance of sharing knowledge and working together to develop badminton.

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