Norza elected to BWF council for 2025-2029 term

KUALA LUMPUR: BA of Malaysia (BAM) honorary life president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria has been elected as a council member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for the 2025-2029 term.In a statement today (April 26), BAM extended its heartfelt congratulations to Norza, describing his election as a reflection of the global badminton community's recognition of his leadership, vision and longstanding commitment to the sport's growth both in Malaysia and internationally."BAM, represented at the BWF annual general meeting (AGM) in Xiamen, China, is proud to see Malaysian representation continue at the highest level of world badminton governance," the statement said.

BAM also wished the Olympic Council of Malaysia president continued success as he embarks on his new role serving the global badminton fraternity.In November, the 58-year-old corporate figure was named BAM honorary life president after stepping down as president.In another development, Thailand's Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been confirmed as the new BWF president.



According to a BWF statement, Leeswadtrakul becomes only the second woman to hold the post.She was elected unopposed, succeeding Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen, whose 12-year tenure ended today. Hoyer Larsen was subsequently made BWF honorary life vice president at the AGM.

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