Badminton Canada Explained
Badminton Canada |
Size: | 150px |
Formation: | 1921 |
Type: | National Sport Association |
Location: | Ottawa, Canada |
Leader Title: | President |
Leader Name: | Anil Kaul[1] |
Affiliations: | BPA, BWF |
Badminton Canada is the national governing body for the sport of badminton in Canada. The association is composed of 13 member associations representing all of the provinces and territories of Canada.[2]
History
The association was founded as Canadian Badminton Association in 1921 by representatives from badminton clubs across Canada.[3] The next year, the first ever national championships was held in Montreal.[4] It changed its name to Badminton Canada in 1989.[5]
Tournaments
Hall of Fame
Builders
- Pal Chawla[6]
- Bert Fergus Jack MacDonald
- Wayne Macdonnell
- Jim Powell
- Dorothy Tinline
- David Waddell
Coaches
Officials
Players
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Membership . Badminton World Federation . 9 February 2019.
- Web site: Strategic Plan 2017-2024 . Badminton Canada . 9 February 2019.
- Web site: Ottawa District Badminton Association: The Golden Years . Ottawa District Badminton Association . 9 February 2019.
- Web site: Badminton . The Canadian Encyclopedia . 9 February 2019.
- Web site: Badminton Ruling Bodies – Badminton Canada . Sport Know How . 9 February 2019.
- Web site: Hall of Fame . Badminton Canada . 20 March 2023.