Tag: Poul-Erik Hoyer
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BWF’S Para-Badminton Goal
Kuala Lumpur, Mar 10, 2014: Pleased that para-badminton has progressed to the second stage of application for inclusion into the 2020 Paralympic Games, the Badminton World Federation has reiterated its commitment to athletes with impairments. Speaking at the BWF Council meeting in Birmingham, England, over the weekend, BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer lauded the recent International…
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Poul-Erik Hoyer elected as new IOC member
Sochi – Russia, Feb 07, 2014: Badminton World Federation President Poul-Erik Høyer is the newest member of the International Olympic Committee – elected earlier this afternoon in Sochi, Russia. The 48-year-old Dane was the sole nominee for membership at the 126th Session of the IOC, being held on the eve of the Sochi Winter Olympics…
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Metlife partners with BWF World Superseries
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 18, 2013: The third edition of the BWF World Superseries will be branded the “MetLife BWF World Superseries,” with the global insurance company signing as title partner for four years. Making this announcement, BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer welcomed MetLife into the Badminton World Federation’s family, declaring the partnership – secured by BWF’s…
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IOC membership a “Great Honour” for Dagmawit
Malaysia, Sept 13, 2013: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to congratulate Dagmawit Girmay Berhane on her election as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member at the recent 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Applauding Berhane’s success, BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer said it is “a great honour and, as a member of our…
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Dato Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh withdraws
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Mar 25, 2013: The Badminton World Federation wishes to confirm the withdrawal of Dato Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh from the upcoming BWF presidential elections. BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund has indicated that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) – who nominated Nadzmi – today indicated officially that the BAM President…