The Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently celebrated the launch of Shuttle Time Dubai, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting badminton as a fun and social way to stay active. The event was held at Dubai Sports World, where some of the sport’s biggest personalities showcased their skills and engaged in on-court drills with children.
Headlining the action were players like Kenichi Tago from Japan, P.V. Sindhu from India, Mohammed Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan from Indonesia, and Pi Hongyan from France. Young badminton players from across Dubai participated in the drills and exhibitions, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.
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Shuttle Time Dubai is part of the Dubai Sports Council’s partnership with BWF. Over the next four years, the initiative aims to train more than 80 teachers from 40 schools to deliver safe and enjoyable badminton lessons to over 3,000 students aged eight to 16. Schools will be provided with the necessary equipment and materials to support the program.
Dr. Ahmad Al Sharif, Secretary-General of Dubai Sports Council, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the local community and promoting sports at a grassroots level. He highlighted the success of Shuttle Time in over 65 countries worldwide and its role in developing young athletes into world-class competitors.
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BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund commended the partnership with Dubai Sports Council and stressed the significance of Shuttle Time in growing badminton in Dubai. He explained that introducing children to the sport at a young age is crucial for its future success.
Shuttle Time Dubai presents a fantastic opportunity for people to get involved in a globally popular sport. Alastair Ruxton, Commercial and Legal Director at Falcon and Associates, noted the importance of the initiative in raising awareness of the BWF Destination Dubai World Superseries Finals, taking place in December.
Players like P.V. Sindhu, Kenichi Tago, and Pi Hongyan expressed their support for Shuttle Time Dubai, recognizing the importance of a strong grassroots scene in developing talented players. They also highlighted the opportunity for players to compete at a high level in Dubai.
The launch of Shuttle Time Dubai was a resounding success, bringing together the badminton community and showcasing the sport’s potential to inspire and engage people of all ages and abilities. With the support of initiatives like Shuttle Time, badminton is poised to continue growing in popularity in Dubai and around the world.
Q: What is Shuttle Time Dubai?
A: Shuttle Time Dubai is a grassroots initiative by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Dubai Sports Council. It aims to promote badminton as a fun and social activity for people of all ages and abilities.
Q: How many schools will be targeted by Shuttle Time Dubai?
A: Initially, Shuttle Time Dubai will target 40 schools in Dubai.
Q: How many students will receive badminton lessons through Shuttle Time Dubai?
A: It is estimated that more than 3,000 students aged eight to 16 will receive badminton lessons through Shuttle Time Dubai.
Q: What equipment and materials will schools receive for the program?
A: Schools participating in Shuttle Time Dubai will receive all the necessary equipment, including rackets, nets, lesson plans, and interactive learning material.
Q: What is the goal of Shuttle Time Dubai?
A: The goal of Shuttle Time Dubai is to develop promising young athletes into world-class badminton players who can participate in international events, including World Championships and the Olympic Games.
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Shuttle Time Dubai, a grassroots initiative by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Dubai Sports Council, recently launched at Dubai Sports World. The event featured top badminton players engaging in on-court drills with children, promoting badminton as a fun and social way to stay active.
Shuttle Time Dubai aims to train teachers from 40 schools to deliver safe and enjoyable badminton lessons to over 3,000 students aged eight to 16. The initiative, supported by the Dubai Sports Council, provides schools with equipment and materials to support the program.
With the launch of Shuttle Time Dubai, there is a renewed focus on developing promising young athletes into world-class competitors. The initiative not only serves as an introduction to badminton for children but also raises awareness of the BWF Destination Dubai World Superseries Finals, taking place in December.
The success of Shuttle Time Dubai demonstrates the potential of badminton to inspire and engage people of all ages and abilities. By fostering a strong grassroots scene, the sport will continue to grow in Dubai and beyond. Visit Carnegiecentre.com for more information and to get involved.
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