Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma who is also the President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) has been elected to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council for the period 2021-25 during the virtual AGM and council elections.
CM Sarma who also the Vice President of Badminton Asia, fetched 236 votes in his favour as the 20 council members were elected from 31 contestants.
Dr. Sarma said after his election, “I am thankful to all the member nations for voting in my favour and take this opportunity to congratulate the BWF President as well as my fellow Council members on their appointment. It is aim to take Indian Badminton to the highest level globally and to establish the country as the Badminton powerhouse”.