To be able to support such a long term project there is a need for motivated coaches and volunteers to get involved and therefore in the first instance Badminton Wales is looking for supporters of a new Disability Badminton project. Once it's clear that the project will receive sufficient support, a steering group will be established to set out the key goals of the project.
With the Para-Badminton becoming a Paralympic sport in Tokyo 2020, Badminton Wales is keen to initiate a project that will identify, retain, train and develop prospective players, coaches and volunteers, with the target of ‘The Welsh’ once again becoming a central part of the well established 4 Nations tournament programme and ultimately to be represented in any future GB Paralympic Squads.
Badminton Wales already stages a successful 4 Nations event and the project will want to build on this flagship event and encourage more players, coaches and volunteers to become involved across all disabilities.