Shuttle Time Photo of the Year 2025 – Application Open

September 2, 2025

In the growth of the BWF flagship programme – Shuttle Time – with more than 160 countries implementing the programme, the programme has been delivered and adapted using creative and innovative ways by BWF, Continental Confederations, Member Associations and international partners to meet their particular badminton and social development goals.

The BWF is pleased to open the application process for the Shuttle Time Photo of the Year 2025, which are intended to provide recognition to Member Association who are actively delivering Shuttle Time to children, students, adults, elderly and more. The application will close on 10 January 2026. At the end of the application, one winner will be selected.

HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE

Who can apply – BWF Member Associations only

How to enter

Step 1 – Take a photo of badminton activities delivered from 01 January 2025– 31 December 2025.

Step 2 – Post ONE photo on Facebook and tag @bwfshuttletime.development and #BWFShuttleTime & #ShuttleTimePOTY2025

Step 3 – Completes the BWF Shuttle Time Photo of the Year Application Form in full, using the link provided by the BWF.

Member Associations can submit only one application.

Applications close 11:59pm on 10 January 2026. Winner announced before 31 January 2026.

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