Greysia Polii has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission after a vote between the six members.
With the new position, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women’s doubles champion becomes a member of the BWF Council until the next elections in 2025 and brings a renewed sense of passion, energy, and experience.
Polii said of her appointment: “I would like to assist my fellow players achieve their dreams and help out with their requests around competing on the international circuit.”
The 34-year-old Indonesian underwent a vetting process conducted by the BWF Vetting Panel as required for all Council members.
Dutch player Robin Tabeling was elected Deputy Chair by the Commission members.
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Robin Tabeling of the Netherlands was elected Deputy Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission.
Other active players on the circuit – Iris Wang (USA), Kim Soyeong (KOR), Pusarla V. Sindhu (IND), and Zheng Si Wei (CHN) begin their positions on the new Athletes’ Commission.
The Chair of the Athletes’ Commission is a voting member of the Council and is responsible for providing advice to Committees and BWF Council on issues concerning athletes.