Ghana Badminton
The Ghana Badminton is the National Federation Governing Body of Badminton in Ghana, representing every member of the Badminton Community nationwide. From delivering nationwide grassroots success to the Olympic, Commonwealth and Paralympic podium, we are the organization for all things Badminton in Ghana. We welcome everyone who wants to get involved, regardless of age, ability or gender. Established in 1962, we value and represent every one of our members and fans as one collective voice for Badminton in Ghana. As we develop the sport, with millions playing every year, we want to inspire everyone to play more, support louder and love badminton, from this generation to the next. We manage the sport across the 16 regions of Ghana in collaboration with the ever-growing hundreds of Community clubs and 78% coverage in schools, colleges, and universities to support district schools, clubs, and league structures. The national association works with corporate sponsors to host events locally and develop podium professional players, technical officials, and coaches.
Ghana Badminton | |
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Formation | 1962, November 26 |
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Type | Government Organization |
Legal status | National Sport Federation |
Purpose | Represent Every Member of The Badminton Community in Ghana
Create A Pathway from Grassroots to The National Team Grow The Sport and Develop Our Coaches and Players Work to provide a national ranking system for millions of Ghanaian players across our national ecosystem |
Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
Region served | Africa |
Membership (1962) | Circa of 4.6 million playing Ghanaian Population |
Official language | English & French |
President | Yeboah Evans [1] |
https://ghanabadminton.org/board-of-directors | |
Main organ | Ghana Badminton Federation |
Parent organization | Ministry of Youth & Sports & National Sports Authority |
Affiliations | MOYS, NSA, BCA, GOC, BWF, NPC |
Budget | 2.2 million USD |
Revenue | $2.8m |
Staff | 4 |
Volunteers | 376 |
Award(s) | 2019 SWAG National Best Federation
2021 SWAG National Best Federation 2022 SWAG Best Five National Best Federation |
Website | www |
The National Federation is a founding member of the Badminton Confederation of Africa and an affiliate member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). In tandem with growing the sport, it provides primary, senior high, and tertiary programmes to schools, veteran social badminton delivered from schools, community and regional clubs, national class coaching development, and significant events.
Presidents
Since its inception in 1962, the Ghana Badminton Association has had seven national presidents.[2]
- Lt. Col Kumi
- Mr Akainyah, Esq
- Mr F.M. Dickson
- Mr. Charles K. Darko
- Mr Paul Kodjokuma
- Mr Nestor Percy Galley
- Yeboah Evans, CGMA
References
- "Membership". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- "Past Chairmen". Ghana Badminton. Ghana Badminton. Retrieved 29 April 2017.