BWF Level 1 Coach Education Programme completed
Aiming at elevating the coaching standards within the country, 30 coaches from Sri Lanka achieved the BWF Level 1 certification following an intensive training procedure, organised under the BWF Level 1 Coach Education Programme.
Conducted by the Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) Training and Development Committee, led by Buddhika de Silva, the programme attracted a diverse group of 30 participants. The objective was to provide the coaches with the highest level of qualifications, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to the growth and development of badminton in the country.
The training sessions concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony, where each coach was recognised for their individual brilliance. The event was presided over by senior figures in the badminton community, including Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC) Senior Development Executive Andy Mohammed and its Asia Development Officer Nikhil Chandra Dar. The certificate presentation ceremony garnered significant attendance from key figures in SLB, including Vice President and Technical Committee Chairman Roshan Fernando, Secretary Ajith Wijesinghe, Treasurer and Training and Development Committee Secretary Mangala Gamage, and Training and Development Committee Chairman Buddhika de Silva. Also present were Badminton World Federation Educationist Pavitra Abeysirigunawardana and Training and Development Committee member Bimal Kothalawala.