Horsens, April 27 -- One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of badminton now steps into the global governance of the sport.

Olympic medallist and World Champion P. V. Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) following her election as Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission, according to a release.

After completing the formal vetting process, Sindhu officially entered the BWF Council at the end of 2025.

She made her first appearance before the global badminton membership during the BWF Annual General Meeting in Horsens, marking the beginning of her tenure within the sport's highest governing body.

The BWF Council plays a central role in guiding the strategic direction ...