COMEBA Strengthens Its Institutional Presence at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games
COMEBA was present at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, where badminton once again formed part of one of the main multi-sport events in the Mediterranean region. The competition brought together 15 countries, with strong European participation and representation from Africa. The challenge for future editions will be to broaden this representation further and also bring in the […]
Ioannis Kapos Elected to the ICMG Ethics Commission
Ioannis Kapos, President of the Hellenic Badminton Federation and Member of the COMEBA Board of Directors, has been elected as a member of the Ethics Commission of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games (ICMG). The ICMG Ethics Commission acts as an independent body responsible for safeguarding integrity, transparency and ethical conduct within the Mediterranean Games movement. Its […]
Shaping the Future: Highlights from the 2026 COMEBA Annual General Meeting inDenmark
The Confederation of Mediterranean Badminton (COMEBA) successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 26th April 2026, at the Hotel Pejsergården in Horsens, Denmark.Led by Chairperson Mr Andoni Azurmendi Ibarrola, the Assembly achieved a strong quorum, with 18 of 24 active member federations in attendance, to review a landmark year of growth and […]
Badminton and the Mediterranean Games
Badminton regains its status as a core sport of the Mediterranean Games Following information provided by the President of the Kosovo Badminton Federation, Lulzim, confirming that badminton would not be included in the programme of the Kosovo 2030 Mediterranean Games, the COMEBA Executive Board immediately activated a strategic institutional action plan. During this process, it […]
Financial statements presented and sporting calendar confirmed
Financial statements presented and sporting calendar confirmed During the General Assembly in Xiamen, COMEBA presented its financial accounts following the receipt of funds transferred from the Turkish Badminton Federation for the previous management period of the Confederation. The mentorship project, funded by the BWF, has been outlined and is ready for implementation once the full […]
COMEBA represented at the highest level of world badminton
The Mediterranean region reinforces its institutional presence within the BWF During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) held in Xiamen, Andoni Azurmendi and Joanne Cassar were elected as members of the BWF Council for the 2025–2029 term. Together with Mario Carulla’s position on the BEC Executive Board, COMEBA consolidates a […]
Mario Carulla elected to BEC
Mario Carulla joins the Badminton Europe Executive Board During the Badminton Europe Confederation (BEC) General Assembly convened in Belgrade, Mr. Mario Carulla was elected to serve on the BEC Executive Board for the term spanning 2025 to 2029. This election enhances the representation of the Mediterranean region within European badminton governance bodies and introduces a […]
COMEBA Assembly | Chengdu
COMEBA strengthens its structure and expands its membership base At the General Assembly convened in Chengdu, COMEBA delineates and activates its primary strategic initiatives that will influence its development in subsequent years. The inaugural COMEBA Championship, scheduled for 2025, is formally inaugurated, providing member nations with the opportunity to host the Confederation’s most significant event. […]
Shuttling Towards 100 Implementations
Badminton World Federation celebrated its landmark 90th Shuttle Time implementation in the Philippines in April and is now targeting its 100th milestone by year-end. Fresh from introducing Shuttle Time to a cluster of new countries, including Portugal and Scotland, and ensuring more teachers’ courses were delivered in 15 other countries which had previously implemented its […]
Tenth Title for China – Vivo BWF Sudirman Cup Finals
China’s tenth Sudirman Cup title came in authoritative fashion over Japan in front of a full-house home crowd in Dongguan today. The title, China’s sixth in a row, was won when crowd favourite Lin Dan whipped a smash past Takuma Ueda to give the home team an unassailable 3-0 lead. China’s victorious campaign was achieved […]
