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Ottawa, ON – September 10, 2025 — Badminton Canada is proud to announce that one of its Para Badminton National Team athletes, Anthony Hay, has been nominated as a candidate for the BWF Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission. Hay is one of 14 international para badminton athletes vying for six available positions on the Commission, with elections scheduled to take place from November 14 to 16, 2025. 

The BWF Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission plays a vital role in representing the voice of Para badminton athletes within the governance structure of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Members of the Commission are elected every four years by the global Para badminton player population. The Commission serves as a key liaison between athletes and the BWF Council, ensuring that players’ perspectives are considered in decision-making processes and that their experience in the sport continues to evolve positively. 

Badminton Canada fully supports Hay’s candidacy and recognizes the importance of Canadian representation in international sport governance. Hay’s commitment to excellence and advocacy for athlete development makes him a strong candidate to contribute meaningfully to the Commission’s work. 

Eligibility to Vote 

Canadian Para badminton athletes who wish to participate in the election must meet the following criteria: 

• Be 18 years of age or older on Friday, November 14, 2025 
• Be in good standing with their Member Association or Para-Sports Organisation 
• Not be serving a period of ineligibility under the BWF Statutes 
• Be an active player listed on the BWF Para Badminton World Ranking as of July 11, 2025 
• Be registered to vote by the deadline: Sunday, November 9, 2025 

Badminton Canada encourages all eligible para badminton athletes to register and take part in shaping the future of Para badminton through this important election. 

You can read more about Anthony and his candidate profile by visting the following link.  

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For more information or media inquiries please contact:   

Bryan R. Merrett   

Executive Director   

613-518-1501, X2083   

bmerrett@badminton.ca   

 

About Badminton Canada   

With shuttles reaching speeds as high as 565 kph, badminton attracts more than 220 million people worldwide to play the sport weekly, making badminton the second most participated-in sport in the world. Badminton Canada works to grow the game across the country through events, coaching and officials’ development, and developing programs such as Shuttletime. In Canada, over 2 million people picked up a badminton racquet and played our sport. Some play at the cottage, some in the backyard, at school, the local community centre or as part of an organized Badminton Canada competition. Badminton is easily accessible – for any Canadian – at any age – for life!