Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as member of Badminton World Federation

May 23: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also the president of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Saturday was elected as member of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council for the period 2021-25. The BAI Media tweeted, “Many congratulations to our President @himantabiswa on being elected as the @bwfmedia Council Member during the virtual AGM&Council elections for the term of 2021-25.With this development, badminton is set to flourish&reach greater heights under his able leadership.”

Many congratulations to our President @himantabiswa on being elected as the @bwfmedia Council Member during the virtual AGM&Council elections for the term of 2021-25.With this development,🇮🇳 badminton is set to flourish&reach greater heights under his able leadership. #badminton pic.twitter.com/EbbHJn7c7k

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) May 22, 2021

Sarma, who is also the Vice President of Badminton Asia, got 236 votes in his favour as the 20 council members were elected from 31 contestants at the virtual AGM and Council election of Badminton World Federation (BWF). “I am thankful to all the member nations for voting in my favour and I take this opportunity to congratulate the BWF President as well as my fellow Council Members on their appointment. It is my aim to take Indian badminton to the highest level globally and to establish the country as the badminton powerhouse,” Dr. Sarma said after his election.