Ghana Badminton Offering Certificate Scholarships to 100 Ghanaian Players
Ghana Badminton Offering Certificate Scholarships to 100 Ghanaian Players
May 21, 2024 Accra-Ghana
Ghana Badminton, the National Governing Body of Badminton in Ghana, in collaboration with the Badminton World Federation and the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), is pleased to announce the launch of 100 scholarship programs for dual career young athletes, including Para-Badminton with its classification segments. Designed to support athletes who balance both education and elite sports, this initiative aims to equip them with valuable skills that enhance their career prospects and contribute to the development of their communities.
The Athlete Certificate scholarship offers a unique opportunity for young athletes aged 15 to 18 to participate in engaging and interactive online sessions. These sessions are carefully crafted to educate athletes on essential aspects of their sporting careers, fostering success and knowledge in their chosen field. The online course, which spans approximately 4.5 hours, provides a blend of educational content and practical insights tailored to the needs of dual-career athletes.
To be eligible for the Athlete Certificate scholarship, applicants must be in good standing with their respective Badminton clubs, schools, and shared interest groups. The deadline for submitting applications is June 31, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit Ghana Badminton for detailed information on the application process and access to the application form.
"We are thrilled to partner with BWF and the World Academy of Sport to offer this valuable opportunity to Ghanaian badminton athletes for the dual career athletes scholarships certification Programme—a necessary component of participation within our 2027 Strategic Plan," said Yeboah Evans, president of Ghana Badminton.
"This 100 Athlete Certificate scholarship to be awarded will not only empower young athletes to excel in their sporting endeavours but also equip them with essential skills that extend beyond the Badminton court, enriching their lives and the nationwide communities they serve. Our growing nationwide visibility for all playing Ghanaians of all ages and abilities kindles this."
As the application deadline approaches, the national and international federation encourages eligible athletes to seize this opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills through the Athlete Certificate scholarship. By investing in the development of young athletes, Ghana Badminton, BWF and WAoS aim to nurture future leaders in Badminton and beyond.
If you have further inquiries or need assistance regarding the scholarship program, don't hesitate to contact the Ghana Development Team at education@ghanabadminton.org. The Ghana Badminton website provides additional resources and information on player dual-career development.
2024 Certificate Scholarships Application Click here to apply 2024 Scholarship Application
Please visit the Ghana Badminton Corporate Website Player Career Benefits Click here for more information on the BWF/WAoS Athlete Certificate Scholarship and other development initiatives and registration.
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About Ghana Badminton
We
are Ghana Badminton, the Governing Body of Badminton in Ghana, formed in 1962. We represent all members of the badminton sport. We are the national sports governing body with regulatory functions for the Olympic Sport of Badminton.
With Olympic success at the heart of our ambitions, we are investing our knowledge and expertise in rebuilding a quality future for our sport by strengthening and developing the domestic game and developing talent to achieve success on the international stage, inspiring the next generation of players and local fans and corporate community in line with the global vision of giving every child a chance to play for life by leading and inspire all stakeholders; to deliver entertainment through exciting events to drive fan experience; and to create innovative, impactful and sustainable development initiatives.
With thousands of Ghanaians playing yearly, Badminton looks forward to being the nation's favourite racket sport by 2024. We want to inspire everyone to play more, support louder and love badminton, from this generation to the next, as the world's fastest racket sport.
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About the World Academy of Sport
The World Academy of Sport (WAoS) delivers learning programmes for sports and event participants — athletes, managers, administrators, officials and coaches — through education programmes tailored to their needs and time commitment constraints. Through sports experts and business academics, WAoS provides the best possible industry-accredited programmes and is a recognized leader in fulfilling a vital professional need within this evolving and increasingly international sector. For these reasons, WAoS is a WORLD SPORT EDUCATION PARTNER.
We partner with education institutions, global sports companies and International (sports) Federations (IFs). This has seen several sport-specific IF academies establishing and operating where we develop and deliver tailored education to their member country federations worldwide utilizing several learning formats.
Badminton World Federation
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the world governing body for Badminton. The International Badminton Federation (IBF), as it was initially called, was established in London on July 5 1934, with nine founding Member Associations. The BWF has a global membership of 201 Member Associations, primarily national badminton associations- and we pride ourselves on being the fastest sport in the world.
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