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Patama elected BWF chief, vows to make badminton global sport
Sports, Published on 27/04/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Badminton World Federation at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.
It's wonderful: Kunlavut world No.2 now
Sports, Published on 16/04/2025
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn has risen to a career-high No.2 in the world following his maiden victory at the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 in Ningbo, China, on Sunday.
Thai Olympic chief with international ties sought
Sports, Published on 16/01/2025
» Top national sports associations executives are advocating for a new Olympic Committee of Thailand president with strong international connections to elevate the development of sports in the country.
Etihad becomes BWF's global partner
Sports, Published on 12/01/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has struck an exciting new partnership with the Badminton World Federation, commencing in the 2025 season.
Patama honoured as the 'Olympic Queen'
Sports, Published on 30/12/2024
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been handed the title of "Olympic Queen" by the Thai Sports Journalists' Association (TSJA).
Doubles duo earn shot at another title
Sports, Published on 01/12/2024
» Mixed doubles players Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran will be having a second shot a World Tour title in a space of two weeks after reaching the final of the US$210,000 BWF Syed Modi India International 2024 in Lucknow on Saturday.
Seoul honours Khunying Patama with prestigious citizenship award
Published on 06/11/2024
» In a special ceremony, Seoul awarded Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul honorary citizenship for her impactful contributions to South Korean sports and culture.
Khunying Patama extends support to Thai badminton team at Macau Open 2024
Published on 26/09/2024
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT), extended her support to the Thai badminton team as they compete in the Macau Open 2024. The event also marks the 25th anniversary of badminton tournaments in Macau.
IOC Member Strengthens Sports Ties with Azerbaijan
Sports, Published on 23/09/2024
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul recently met with senior Azerbaijani officials to strengthen cooperation in sports, culture, and tourism. In her capacity as deputy president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, Khunying Patama was invited to meet Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Minister of Youth and Sport Farid Gayibov. They discussed enhancing bilateral ties in these areas.
Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan on cape
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2024
» PARIS - Afghan break-girl (B-Girl) Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.