Download the app
← Latest news

PV Sindhu gains full voting power on BWF Council after Athletes Commission chair election

Sports
Published on 27 April 2026
PV Sindhu gains full voting power on BWF Council after Athletes Commission chair election

One election flips Sindhu from adviser to voter

P. V. Sindhu has taken a full voting seat on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council after being elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission, a release said. The Olympic medallist and world champion’s new role puts her in direct decision-making for the sport’s global governance, marking a significant shift in athlete representation at the highest level.

  • Sindhu elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission
  • She now holds a full voting position on the BWF Council
  • Role strengthens athlete influence in global badminton governance
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.