Baku, April 29, AZERTAC
The delegation from the Azerbaijan Badminton Federation (ABF) attended the annual general meeting of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The event, held in Chengdu, China, brought together representatives from 151 local badminton federations from around the world.
BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer praised the increasing popularity of badminton globally, pointing out that on July 5—Badminton Day—more than 200 events took place across 60 countries, showcasing the sport's worldwide reach in 2023. He highlighted that badminton is developing across all continents and mentioned that BWF ranks among the top five most-watched institutions among the International Sports Federations.
The Azerbaijan Badminton Federation delegation, led by Taleh Ziyadov, participated in the annual meeting and conducted a series of bilateral meetings. The Azerbaijan Badminton Federation is considered an active partner within the global and European badminton community. Last year, Baku hosted the annual congress of the European Badminton Federation for the first time. In 2025, Azerbaijan's capital will host the European Badminton Championship for mixed teams.