Sports Arbitration: More Than Just Lawyers - Is It Time to Rethink Who Decides?
Join us during London Arbitration Week for a panel discussion exploring what makes sports dispute resolution trusted, effective and fit for the future
Tue, March 03, 2026
Sport Resolutions is seeking independent individuals to serve as Chair and Members of the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Audit Commission and Electoral Panel.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its governance framework, BWF is recruiting individuals with experience in organising and supervising elections within sport federations to serve on its Electoral Panel. It is also seeking experts in finance, audit, and risk management to sit on its newly established Audit Commission, which separates the audit function away from the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
For both the Electoral Panel and the Audit Commission, one Chair and two Members will be appointed. The term of appointment for each role is four years.
Full details of the roles and responsibilities for the Audit Commission can be viewed here.
Full details of the roles and responsibilities for the Electoral Panel can be viewed here.
Sport Resolutions has been retained to manage the appointment process and to recommend candidates in accordance with the criteria set out in the BWF Constitution, the Electoral Code, and this Call for Candidacies.
Candidates should submit a CV together with a cover letter explaining how they meet the selection criteria outlined in the BWF Constitution to: panels@sportresolutions.com
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm GMT on Friday 27 March 2026.
Join us during London Arbitration Week for a panel discussion exploring what makes sports dispute resolution trusted, effective and fit for the future
Women football players are most likely to consider retiring early due to financial and mental health issues, with employment standards failing to keep pace with a boom in certain areas, as reported by FIFPRO
The Women Super League, the highest level of women's football in England, is set to receive additional investment in match officiating, with full-time referees expected to be introduced in 2029