Seventeen years after Hyderabad, India once again hosted the Badminton World Championships, in New DelhiLast week. A major event in the midst of the campaign for securing the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic GamesThe host country can rejoice: it made a strong impression on the World Badminton Federation.
The president of the BWF, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, was effusive in her praise when taking stock. From opening day to the final, the competition lived up to the highest international standardsThe players and team officials praised our courts, our facilities, and everything else about them. That's what matters most., she affirms. Outside of the courts, families have found a reassuring environment here, and children have discovered a sport they may love all their lives. A host is judged by those he thinks of, and this host thought of everyone.. »
She praised the role of the Indian Badminton Association, the government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the volunteers and the sponsors in the success of this edition. I am proud ofa country that has opened its heart to the whole world, the leader continued. But beyond the medals and the matches, These are the children I will remember the mostMany of them came to see the best players in the world. Some were holding a racket for the first time. Perhaps one or two will return someday to win their own medal. That's what a great organizer leaves behind: not just a tournament, but a new beginning. "A fine line to add to India's CV."
