In accordance with Clauses 11.1.4, 12.3 and 13.2.6 of the BCA Constitution and Section 4 of the BCA Athletes Commission Guidelines (attached for ease of reference), the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to call for nominations of candidates for the 2027 BCA Athletes Commission Elections, which will be held during the All Africa Senior Championships in Algeria on 14 January 2027.
Nominations should be made in writing by eligible players, as described under Clause 3 of the Guidelines, and addressed to the BCA Chief Executive Officer, who exercises the functions of the Secretary General under the BCA Constitution, to reach him no later than four weeks before the election date, in accordance with Clause 4.6.
The nomination shall contain:
- A letter signed by the eligible player, including:
- The nomination.
- A brief biography of the player.
- The reasons why the player wishes to be part of the BCA Athletes Commission.
- A support letter from the player’s Member Association.
- A passport photograph.
- A copy of the player’s passport.
Key Dates and Actions Towards the Elections:
| Date | Activity |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Call for nominations |
| 17 Dec 2026 | Nomination deadline – j.shigoli@badmintonafrica.com |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Announcement of eligible candidates – BCA website and social media |
| 23 Dec 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 | Election campaign period |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Athletes Commission Elections – Algeria (time and venue to follow) |
About the BCA Athletes Commission:
- Three positions will be filled through the elections.
- The elected members will serve a four-year term (2027–2031) in accordance with the BCA Athletes Commission Guidelines.
- The Commission must comprise at least one male and one female athlete.
- A maximum of one athlete from any Member Association may be elected.
- The BCA Council will also appoint an active African Para Badminton player to the Commission on a co-opted basis, following a recommendation from the Para Badminton fraternity.
- The three elected members will elect the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission from amongst themselves.
- The Chairperson will become a full member of the BCA Council with voting rights.
Eligibility and Voting:
Athletes wishing to stand for election must satisfy the eligibility requirements set out in Clause 3 of the BCA Athletes Commission Guidelines.
To vote, an athlete must be at least 18 years old and listed on the latest BWF World Ranking at the time of the election. No proxy voting will be permitted.
Member Associations are kindly requested to circulate this memo widely among their athletes and encourage eligible players to participate in the nomination and election process.
BCA looks forward to the active participation of athletes from across the continent in strengthening athlete representation and ensuring that their voices are heard in the governance and development of badminton in Africa.
