Join Us in Greece for the 2026 COMEBA Championships!
The Hellenic Badminton Federation, in cooperation with the Confederation of Mediterranean Badminton (COMEBA), is thrilled to invite member associations to the 2026 COMEBA Championships. Set against the historic backdrops of Olympia and Pyrgos, Greece, this upcoming October promises two exciting tournaments dedicated to the development and celebration of badminton in the Mediterranean region. Event Schedule […]
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 […]
Call for Hosts: COMEBA Championships 2027–2028
COMEBA opens the bidding process for the 2027 and 2028 COMEBA Championships COMEBA officially opens the call for member countries to submit their bids to host the COMEBA Championships for the 2027 and 2028 editions. The bidding period will be open from 15 January until 28 February, during which interested federations may formally submit their […]
BWF–COMEBA Mentorship Project
COMEBA promotes a new approach to technical development in the region COMEBA receives BWF funding to implement its Coaches Mentorship Project, focused on hands-on experience and practical training within high-performance centres and national training centres. The programme complements theoretical education with direct immersion in the daily work of coaches with proven results, fostering new dynamics […]
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 […]
BADMINTON DISPLAY IN MALTA
Badminton is a racket sport which is played on a rectangular indoor court using a feather shuttlecock. Its popularity and practice has been increasing steadily over these last years, particularly among youths and children. In order to further enhance the awareness of this sport throughout the world, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has developed a […]
