Badminton World Federation

Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body for the sport of badminton, established in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation (IBF) and rebranded as BWF in 2006. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), BWF's mission is to regulate, promote, develop, and popularize badminton globally. The organization aims to make badminton a leading global sport accessible to all, embodying the slogan “Giving every child a chance to play for life."

Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, BWF oversees 194 Member Associations worldwide. Poul-Erik Høyer serves as the BWF President, supported by Thomas Lund as the BWF Secretary General. With a vision to drive fan experience and deliver innovative development initiatives, BWF is focused on organizing and presenting top-tier international badminton events.