Call for Candidacies: Audit Commission and Electoral Panel | Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions

1) Call for Candidacies for the BWF Audit Commission

Following its Notice dated 12/01/2026 (linked here), the BWF is reopening its recruitment for three members (including a Chair) of its new Audit Commission.

The BWF Audit Commission assists the BWF Council through the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee in fulfilling its oversight and governance responsibilities in three key areas: audit and risk oversight, council remuneration and benefits, and gifting.

Selection Criteria

The Chair and Members of the Audit Commission must have specific expertise and experience around finance, audit and/or risk qualifications, as well as experience of working/advising in the sport sector at national or international level. They must have a strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Independence: At least two of the Members of the AC (including the Chair) shall not have any other elected, appointed, or advisory position in any badminton Continental Confederation or Member Association for the past ten years.

Application Process

Please refer to the Call for Candidacies on the BWF Website (linked here).

Deadline: 27/03/2026.

2) Call for Candidacies for the BWF Electoral Panel

The BWF is looking for three individuals (including a Chair) to sit on its Electoral Panel. The Electoral Panel is responsible for overseeing BWF electoral processes, including deciding on issues arising from the nomination or election processes (except the Vetting Rules).

For more information about the Electoral Panel, please see the Electoral Code (linked here).

Selection Criteria

The Chair and Members of the Electoral Panel must have experience organising and supervising elections for sport federations. Its Chair shall be a qualified lawyer with at least seven years of professional experience.

Independence: Members of the Electoral Panel shall not have any other elected, appointed, or advisory position in any badminton Continental Confederation or Member Association for the past ten years.

Application Process

Please refer to the Call for Candidacies on the BWF Website (linked here).

Deadline: 27/03/2026.

3) Recognition and Enforcement of Disciplinary Decisions in Badminton

Decisions by BWF Disciplinary Panels

Disciplinary decisions taken by the Independent Hearing Panel and the Sports Disciplinary Panel are binding throughout the whole badminton community. This means that individuals on the Barred List are prohibited from participating in badminton tournaments or of taking on any other role within a member association.

Role of Member Associations

Member Associations also play a role in the integrity of badminton. According to the Judicial Procedures, Member Associations have a duty to send to the BWF any disciplinary decision taken within their jurisdiction within 14 days from the decision being issued. This allows the BWF to recognise and enforce these decisions at worldwide level.

Notifications should be sent to: [email protected].

The BWF expects to be notified of all decisions relating to ethics, integrity, safeguarding, and other disciplinary matters.

Timely notification ensures consistency, legal certainty, and protection of the sport.

For further information, please see the BWF Website (linked here).

More Information

If you have any questions, please contact the relevant person:

• For questions about the call for candidacies for the Audit Commission or the Electoral Panel, please contact Richard Vaughan, Chief Operating Officer ([email protected])
• For questions about recognition and enforcement of decisions, please contact Thomas Delaye, Deputy Director – Legal & Governance ([email protected]).