The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to announce the results of the BWF Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission elections, which took place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November 2025.
The following six athletes will represent the global badminton Para badminton athlete community for the November 2025–November 2029 term (in alphabetical order by surname):
- Amy BURNETT (WH1, USA)
- CHAN Ho Yuen Daniel (WH2, HKG)
- Guillaume GAILLY (SL4, FRA)
- Abu HUBAIDA (WH2, IND)
- Cathrine ROSENGREN (SU5, DEN)
- Tarek Abbas Gharib ZAHRY (WH1, EGY)
BWF Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission 2026-2029.
A total of 14 candidates were vying for the six vacant positions on the Commission. Hundred forty-eight Para badminton athletes took part in the vote.
There are three new members, and three members re-elected from the previous Commission – Burnett, Chan (previous Interim Chair), and Rosengren. Members of the new Commission come from four continental regions and a diverse range of sport classes.
In the coming weeks, the newly formed Commission will vote to elect a new Chair and Deputy Chair. The elected Chair will also assume a full voting position on the BWF Council after a vetting process, further strengthening the link between athletes and the sport’s global leadership.
The Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices of Para badminton players are heard at the highest levels of the sport.
It serves as a consultative body to the BWF Council, providing input on key topics such as rules and regulations, athlete welfare, and the overall experience of players on the international Para badminton circuit.
For more information about the BWF Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission and its role, click here.
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