Kenya Badminton players may miss out to compete at the Olympic Games after Badminton Kenya was suspended Badminton World Federation (BWF) until warring parties at Badminton Kenya are able to organise fair and transparent elections.
In making the announcement today, BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said that the suspension shall last until they meet the requirements.
In a letter dated March 9, 2021 addressed to factions led by Badminton Kenya (BK) chairman Peter Muchiri and Geoffrey Shigoli, Lund said that the process shall be subject to confirmation by the BWF Annual General Meeting due May 22 this year.
“As per article 5.5 and 13.5 of the BWF Constitution, the BWF Council has decided to suspend Badminton Kenya from the BWF membership,” explained Lund.
Lund said in a letter that was also copied to the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president, Paul Tergat and BWF president, Poul-Erik Høyer.
“While we regret having to take this important step, we remain available to help the parties mediate in good faith and agree on a binding roadmap towards inclusive elections,” wrote Lund.
“This undermines article 5.4 of the BWF Constitution, which requires parties to have an effective election system,” said Lund.