Tag: Emma Mason

  • Instant reviews debut at BWF Superseries finals

    Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Nov 8, 2013: Players competing at the BWF World Superseries Finals will be the first to benefit from instant reviews in badminton, being allowed two challenges per match during the season finale in Malaysia. When play gets underway at Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium on 11 December, the Badminton World Federation (BWF)…

  • Geraldine Brown gain record six seats on BWF Council

    Geraldine Brown gain record six seats on BWF Council

    Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, May 21, 2013: In a historic first, six women now sit on the Badminton World Federation Council, following elections last Saturday. This milestone equates to 23 per cent of the 26-seat Council being comprised of women, surpassing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendation of at least 20 per cent representation by…

  • BWF new Council elected for 2013-2017

    BWF new Council elected for 2013-2017

    Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, May 18, 2013: The following persons have been elected to the Badminton World Federation Council for the next four years. The confederation Vice Presidents were elected by their respective confederations prior to today’s Annual General Meeting. Emma Mason was also selected as a Council Member by virtue of becoming Chair of…