Performance

Vacancy – GB Badminton Performance Director
Vacancy – GB Badminton Performance Director

ABOUT THE ROLE The new Performance Director will lead the delivery of the GB World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) for both Olympic and Paralympic programmes, England Performance Programme (EPP) and England Junior Programme (EJP). In doing so, the Performance Director will be responsible for the achievement of the LA 2028 strategic performance plan and its objectives, in…

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2025 U19 World Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection
2025 U19 World Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection

Following the selection panel meeting on 13st August 25, please find below the individuals confirmed as selected to compete in the upcoming 2025 U19 World Junior Championships in line with the published Selection Policy. The Championships are being held in India from 13th – 19th October 2025.Confirmed selection Mebel Mano Kurian Isha Mekala Graham Hurrell…

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Graham Hurrell, Head of Performance, Reflects on Key Learnings from World Jr. Championships
Graham Hurrell, Head of Performance, Reflects on Key Learnings from World Jr. Championships

The World Junior Championships 2024 in Nanchang were an incredibly valuable experience for the entire team — players, coach, and myself as team manager. The event posed many new and unique challenges, from the long travel and 7-hour time difference to competing in an 8,000-seat arena with air conditioning that caused drift. The players faced…

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Welsh High Impact Coaching Team Project
Welsh High Impact Coaching Team Project

Introduction Badminton Wales recognise that coaches and coaching are critical to the future success of our sport. Alongside our programme of coach education, we are delighted to be able to announce a new and exciting initiative designed to provide a unique opportunity for a number of coaches with the ambition and personal characteristics to coach…

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2024 U19 European Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection
2024 U19 European Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection

Following the selection panel meeting on 18th September 24, Head of Performance Graham Hurrell is pleased confirm the individuals selected to compete in the upcoming 2024 U19 European Junior Championships (Individual Event) in line with the published Selection Policy. The Championships are being held in Ibiza (Spain) from 30th November – 5th December 2024. Confirmed…

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2024 U19 World Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection
2024 U19 World Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection

Following the selection panel meeting on 21st August 24, please find below the individuals confirmed as selected to compete in the upcoming 2024 U19 World Junior Championships in line with the published Selection Policy. The Championships are being held in China from 7th – 13th October 2024. Confirmed selection Harper Leigh Isha Mekala Graham Hurrell…

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The Road Ahead for Badminton Wales | By Jon Austin
The Road Ahead for Badminton Wales | By Jon Austin

I have been involved with badminton most of my life - as a player, coach and volunteer - professionally for over 20 years. I feel incredibly fortunate to have played a small part in the last three Olympic Games. In my senior years, I still relish the competition and camaraderie that playing badminton brings. These…

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