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Know The game BWF and Diverse

Know The game BWF and Diverse. Badminton World Federation known as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the only international badminton federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Currently, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has 177 member states. The main function of the Badminton World Federation is to organize, promote, manage, and develop the sport in the international badminton. Federation is headquartered in Malaysia, specifically in Amoda Building 22 Jalan Imbi Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

BWF Profiles

In the era of 1860 - 1870's, badminton has not been much in demand. Badminton sport considered stodgy and outdated with no standard rules. In fact, badminton was considered only as an entertainment immigrants English (civil servants and businessmen) who served in India. Since there is no standard regulations, consequently there are many variations of the game of badminton in the world.

However, apparently the charm of badminton as a pastime of immigrants began to glance ten years later by the British public. From there, start to form communities and associations that serve regional badminton organize and host the badminton in a particular area. Eventually, badminton increasingly recognized and are increasingly being played. Since that time, began to appear more regulations globally so that little by little becoming more standard and consistent.

Finally, in 1893, formed the Badminton Association which is a combination of 14 major badminton club. Badminton Association who pioneered the establishment of the Badminton World Federation. Badminton World Federation itself was formed in 1934. Previously, his name is not Badminton World Federation, but the International Badminton Federation (IBF).

When first established, badminton itself is already a huge sport stable and widely played in different countries. Only, there is no binding international rules of badminton at the time. Therefore, formed IBF representing the Americas, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

A proposal for the international badminton federation filed by the Badminton Association. Contains not only requests the establishment of Badminton World Federation, the proposal also contains a set of rules to play international badminton. Finally on Thursday, July 5, 1934, formed the International Badminton Federation, UK. This organization was later renamed the Badminton World Federation since 2006.

As an organization of international badminton, Badminton World Federation has the vision to make badminton a global sport that can be accessed by anyone. The sport is expected to meet the needs of the participation of various countries, gathered the badminton lovers, and displays well in front of the media.

There are several general purpose Badminton World Federation is still trying to achieve until now. These objectives are as follows.
  • To publicize and promote the status and principles of Badminton World Federation.
  • Support the establishment of new members, strengthen relationships between members, and resolving conflicts among its members.
  • Control and regulate the game of badminton, a scale ranging from international, regional, and national.
  • Promote and introduce badminton widely.
  • Support and sustain the development of badminton as a 'sport for all'.
  • Manage, organize, and present events world-class badminton match.
  • Supports anti-doping programs for athletes.
As an institution, the logo became one of the main things that reflect the identity and vision of the Badminton World Federation. Logo federation kept changing from time to time, adjust the needs and progress of the age. The last months of May 2012, the Badminton World Federation made a new logo that is contemporary, efficient, and robust. The new logo shows "BWF" in bold and firm, surrounded by a bright red background. The shape of the logo is considered to be its most adjusting the current mode.

Match event BWF - Sudirman Cup


One of the game show hosted by the Badminton World Federation is the Sudirman Cup. Sport event held every 2 years this is the most prestigious event. Previously, only you can find the Sudirman Cup Badminton World Federation double game, in which players of different sexes (mixed doubles). The idea to play mixed doubles in this game first appeared on the IBF Council meeting in 1986. Two years later, the regulation of the mixed doubles is ready to use so that the game began to be held.

Sudirman Cup itself began to be held in 1989. At that time, participants only 28 national team. But now, more and more in demand Sudirman Cup so it has more than 50 teams of participants. Sudirman Cup was held in Indonesia and since then, has always held every 2 years. So far, only three countries that have won the Sudirman Cup, namely Indonesia (1 time), Korea (3 times), and PRC (6 times).

The name 'Sudirman' itself is taken from the name of the father of the Indonesian badminton, Dick Sudirman. Besides establishing the All-Indonesia Badminton Association, he is also an active member of the board of the IBF and has served a vice president. As for the All-Indonesia Badminton Association, he served as its chairman for 22 years. In holding that the Sudirman Cup-8 in the Netherlands (in 2003 ago), the game is more widely known and more prestigious. The winner does not get the prize money, but pride in representing his country as champions 1.

Match event BWF - Thomas and Uber Cup


Thomas Cup is a showcase of international badminton match for male athletes. Thomas Cup was first held around the year 1948 - 1949 and is always held every 3 years. The idea of the event comes from the mind of Sir George Thomas, one of the key people in the Badminton World Federation as well as a legendary badminton player from England. Sir George Thomas also gave donations to the trophy that the show is named "Thomas Cup".

Meanwhile, Uber Cup was first held around the year 1956 to 1957. It is an international badminton game show specifically for female athletes. Initially, Uber Cup held every 3 years, separated by Thomas Cup but with the same format of the game.

However, since 1984, Uber Cup is always held alongside the Thomas Cup. Trophy given to the winner Uber Cup is puala giving Betty Uber, a famous badminton athlete from England. Betty Uber, too, who pioneered the Uber Cup organizing this.

Match event BWF - World Championship


Badminton World Federation World Championship is a world championship badminton's most prestigious. Athletes from around the world compete in five different branches, namely men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Because it is a world-class game, the winner, of course, dubbed as the world champion.

Badminton World Federation World Championship was first held in 1977 and continues to be held every two years. However, since 2003, the championship is held every year, except in years when the Olympics were held. In the Olympics, the winner of the Olympic badminton champion regarded as a substitute for World Championship that year.

England, Birmingham to be exact, has twice hosted the world championships, namely in 1993 and 2003. Each year, the world championship was attended by around 400 outstanding badminton athletes who come from five continents in order to fight world champion badminton.

Thus information about the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and various events are held championships. Hopefully the information above can broaden your horizons in the field of badminton.

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