April 20, 2022

2022 EUROPEAN FAIR PLAY MOVEMENT “SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY” Award goes to AZERBAIJAN BADMINTON FEDERATION (AZE)

The Azerbaijan Badminton Federation (ABF) is very active in showing the effort to face any endeavors and always excited to try something new. To spread awareness and attract future champions, the federation is especially focusing on special needs group of people that struggle physically, mentally, financially, or even socially. One of the most outstanding events was the tournament called “Sport is Life” for teenagers in the Correctional Facility of the Penitentiary Service (Penal Colony). The tournament was organised on the initiative of the ABF, jointly by the State committee on Family, Women and Children Problems, Baku City Youth and Sports Head Office. The aim of the event was to contribute to the efficient organisation of leisure time of children in the Penal Colony and their integration into society. In order for the Youngsters in the Penal Colony to be able to engage in Badminton on a regular basis, a Badminton Class Club was opened in that Penal Colony, and the corresponding material and technical equipment and most importantly a Coach were provided by ABF. Another important project is “Fun Inclusive Badminton”. The main purpose of the event is to create interest among people from the vulnerable class of the population, to promote the accessibility of this sport for everyone. During the festival, a virtual reality program equipped with special technical equipment for people with physical disabilities to play badminton was demonstrated.