Badminton World Federation Employee Directory
Spectator SportsKuala Lumpur, Malaysia201-500 Employees
The Badminton World Federation is the international governing body for badminton, recognized by the IOC and IPC. It regulates, promotes, develops, and popularizes the sport globally and coordinates international events at the highest level. The organization traces its origins to the International Badminton Federation, founded in 1934 and renamed in 2006, and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It serves its 204 member associations and a range of stakeholders—players, fans, and partners—while pursuing universal access to badminton and sustainable development initiatives. Leadership comprises President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul and Secretary General Thomas Lund, and the federation remains active in major events such as World Tour Finals-related ceremonies.