Global-level preparations to host Badminton Cup begin in Sharjah

The Badminton World Federation has announced that Sharjah will host the first-ever outdoor badminton championship, organized by the UAE Badminton Federation in collaboration with the Sharjah Sports Council. This event represents an exciting new chapter for outdoor badminton.

The meeting to discuss the event was led by Abdulmalik Mohammed Jani, Chairman of the Organizing Committee. Key figures present included Noura Hassan Al Jasmi, the committee’s Vice Chairman, and several other committee chairs who are responsible for various aspects of organizing the tournament, including security, media, technical operations, and support services.

Jani expressed pride in hosting such a significant sporting event for the emirate and thanked His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem for his generous support. Noura Al Jasmi also highlighted the trust shown by the International Federation in choosing the UAE Federation to organize this championship and emphasized the importance of working together with the Sharjah Sports Council to ensure the event’s success.

During the meeting, the team reviewed how to organize the event and divide responsibilities. They discussed the importance of developing local talent and proposed running training workshops for new referees. They also plan to hold promotional events leading up to the tournament to generate excitement and awareness.

Khorfakkan Beach has been selected as the venue for the championship, and a press conference will take place after the European and Asian Championships. This press conference will reveal further details about the tournament and the opening ceremony, which will be attended by dignitaries, representatives from the International Federation, and teams taking part in the tournament. The meeting also covered logistical arrangements that will be discussed further in future meetings.