As a part of their grant programme, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have distributed $500,000 (£374,000/€421,000) to more than 100 member associations.
The coronavirus pandemic, which restricted international travel and activities has also affected a lot of people from these associations. In order to help them match their needs, the BWF decided to distribute these funds.
The money has been given out as a part of a ‘long term’ investment plan for the next 4 years. It will also help the associates with the development of badminton in their countries.
Poul-Erik Høyer, the BWF President said “Given the uncertain nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that we reach out and support our member associations,”
“The BWF Membership Grants Programme provides us with a necessary platform to achieve this in 2020. Long term, we see the Grants Programme facilitating continued and consistent assistance for members in helping them deliver key badminton activities in their countries,” mentioned Hoyer.
This step has been taken to help the associations resume their activities amidst the pandemic. The total value of the investment into the grant programme is $6 million (£4.5 million/€5 million).