Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 27, 2025: The Olympic Council of Malaysia has congratulated its President, Dr. Norza Zakaria, on his election to the Badminton World Federation Council at the 86th elective Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 26 in Xiamen, China.
“On behalf of the Olympic family in Malaysia, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Norza Zakaria on his official election to the highest governing body for the sport of badminton, the BWF," said Mr. Mohd Nasir Ali, Secretary General of OCM.
“We are immensely proud of Dr. Norza Zakaria, whose steadfast leadership has been consistently recognised across all levels of badminton administration, from the state and national levels through to continental and global governance.
“We wish Dr. Norza continued success as he embarks on this new and prestigious role within the BWF Council.”
The BWF elected unopposed Thailand’s IOC Member, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, as the new President for 2025-2029.
(OCM)