Para badminton Athletes’ Commission 

The Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission (2025 – 2029) has six members – see the profiles below (in alphabetical order of surname). Daniel Chan as the Chair of the Commission, is a member of the BWF Council.

The role of the Para badminton Athletes’ Commission is to represent views and opinions of the Para badminton athletes on rules and regulations, development and direction of Para badminton and athlete experience at tournaments.

The Terms of Reference for the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission can be seen in Appendix III of Section 1.2.2 – Federation Rules and Procedures (see page 47).

Daniel Chan (HKG) – Chair

Daniel has been the Interim Chair of the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission since April 2025 and a member of the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission (PAC) for two terms (2017 – 2021 and 2022 – 2025) before being elected to the Commission again in November 2025.

Daniel is a Paralympic Champion and a six-time BWF Para Badminton World Championship medallist. Up until 2025, Daniel had been competing on the international Para badminton circuit for more than 16 years. A bronze medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in men’s singles WH 2 (Wheelchair 2 Sport Class) and silver medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Daniel has been ranked in the top two of the world ranking over the last four years leading up to his retirement from competition.

Daniel became a BWF “i am badminton” Integrity Programme Ambassador in 2020.

Daniel’s focus for the next term is on strengthening communication between athletes and the BWF, improving competition conditions, and creating a fair and inclusive classification system. He also aims to support education and career development for athletes, enhance the spectator experience, and promote greater global awareness of wheelchair and Para badminton.

Cathrine Rosengren (DEN) – Deputy Chair

Elected to the Commission in 2022 and re-elected for another four-year term in 2025, Cathrine has played badminton since she was nine years old. She has always played able-bodied badminton in Denmark at a high level.

Cathrine started playing Para badminton in 2016 and competes in SU5 Sport Class. Since she started in the sport she has seen a huge development in Para badminton in the number and quality of players competing on the international Para badminton circuit.

Cathrine is a two-time Paralympian, four-time World Championship bronze medallist, and a two-time European Champion.

Para badminton has been a major part of her life, and she cares deeply about the athletes in the sport. She is proud to continue on the Commission for another four-year term and aims to make sure every athlete feel included and supported, no matter their background or classification. She is committed to helping the sport grow in a fair and positive way and to work hard to represent athlete voices, ensuring their concerns are heard and respected.

Abu HUBAIDA (IND)

Elected to the Commission in 2025, Para badminton has given Abu the chance to represent India with pride, and is grateful for the opportunity and the journey so far.

Winning gold medals at the Bahrain and Egypt International Tournaments in 2024, and a historic bronze at the 2025 Asian Para Badminton Championship in Thailand, were unforgettable moments for Abu. He has won multiple international medals in singles and doubles across Asia and the Middle East, and as of November 2025, he is ranked No. 1 in India, No. 3 in Asia, and No. 4 in the world in Men’s Doubles (Wheelchair-2).

Abu has received several sports honours including the Laxman Award, Lokmat Award, and State Award for achievements in Para-sports.

As someone who understands the challenges Para-athletes face, he aims to be a strong and credible voice for the Para badminton community and is committed to promoting fairness, accessibility, and better support systems for players.

His goal is to build stronger connections between athletes and officials, improve tournament structures, and help create lasting opportunities for future generations in Para badminton.

Amy Burnett (USA)

Amy Burnett has been re-elected to the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission for a second four-year term, following her initial election in 2022. Competing in the WH1 Sport Class, Burnett brings continuity, leadership, and extensive athlete experience to the Commission’s ongoing work.

Burnett’s sporting background includes Wheelchair Basketball at the collegiate level, alongside competitive achievements in Wheelchair Tennis and Para Badminton. In addition to her competitive experience, she is a certified BWF Shuttle Time Trainer, qualified to train others in delivering fun, inclusive, and accessible badminton lessons to children—supporting global grassroots development of the sport.

Throughout her tenure, Burnett has remained steadfast in her commitment to advancing athlete representation and ensuring that athletes with disabilities receive equitable treatment and support. She continues to strengthen this mission through her work on the Athletes’ Commission and her involvement with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

As the Para Badminton community looks ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, Burnett will continue to champion improvements in tournament quality, enhanced athlete support, and greater visibility for Para Badminton worldwide.

Guillaume GAILLY (FRA)

Elected to the Commission in 2025, Guillaume is a a top-ranked Para badminton athlete, who has achieved major success in men’s doubles (SL3-SL4), including a bronze medal at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships and a gold medal at the European Championships.

Alongside his playing career, Guillaume has been a professional badminton coach in France since 2000 and contributes to the sport as a BWF Shuttle Time Trainer, Level 1 Tutor, and Para Badminton Coaches’ Education Expert. These roles allows Guillaume to support the development of players and coaches at all levels.

Guillaume wishes to represent athletes by helping grow Para badminton both nationally and internationally. He is especially interested in helping to make the sport more accessible, improving equity in tournaments and classifications, and addressing funding challenges that many players face. His goal is to help more athletes reach their potential and enjoy fair opportunities in the sport.

Tarek Abbas Gharib ZAHRY (EGY)

Elected to the Commission in 2025, Tarek is a former Paralympian swimmer who placed 6th in the 100m breaststroke at Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games and won three gold medals at the 1989 World Championships. Tarek has competed in wheelchair tennis—winning the Georgia Open—and played basketball at Temple University.

Tarek has taken up Para badminton and is currently ranked #27 in the world, earned silver medals in Egypt (2024) and reached the quarterfinals in the Czech Republic (2025).

Tarek holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration from Ain Shams University and is a certified Proud Paralympian Educator and Train-the-Trainer.

Tarek founded wheelchair tennis in Egypt, now serve as the national coach, and also lead Talents Tennis Academy.  His roles include sports consultant at Allianz and director at Platinum Sports Club.  As a proud Paralympian and multi-sport athlete, he understands the athlete’s perspective deeply and is committed to giving back to his community—locally, regionally across Africa, and globally.

His mission, “Your Game, Your Voice”, motivates him to advocate for better tournament logistics, prize money, and athlete support. He aims to develop Para badminton in underrepresented regions, push for transparent classification systems, and expand grassroots funding. He also champions athlete education on key issues like antidoping and safeguarding and he will work to create accessible training.