About — Badminton Federation of Armenia

Our Mission

Developing Badminton Across Armenia

The Badminton Federation of Armenia was established in 1992 in Yerevan. In the same year the federation joined the European Badminton Union (EBU) and the International Badminton Federation (IBF) — which was renamed the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in 2006. Since 1992 the Armenian national team has participated in European championships and various international competitions.

Our mission is to develop and promote badminton at all levels — from school programs to elite international competition — while upholding fair play, inclusion, and athlete welfare.

BWF Member since 2006 Badminton Europe Member NOC Armenia Affiliated Founded 1992

34

Years Active

4

Member Clubs

1,200+

Active Players

The Badminton Federation of Armenia was founded in 1992 in Yerevan. In the same year the federation became a member of the European Badminton Union (EBU) and the International Badminton Federation (IBF). The founding president was Harutyun Balyan. In 1999, Samvel Harutyunyan served as president.

Since 1992 the Armenian national team has participated in all-European championships and various international competitions.

At the 2nd Pan-Armenian Games in 2003, Buzand Kasabyan — a member of the IBF Council, president of the Bulgarian Badminton Federation, and an Armenian-origin benefactor — was named honorary president of the federation. The IBF was renamed the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in 2006.

1992

Federation Founded

The Badminton Federation of Armenia is established in Yerevan by founding president Harutyun Balyan. In the same year the federation joins the European Badminton Union (EBU) and the International Badminton Federation (IBF). The national team begins competing in European championships.

1993

Hrachya Poghosyan Appointed Head Coach

Hrachya Poghosyan is appointed head coach of the Armenian national team, going on to prepare participants for Asian and European championships, winners of international competitions, and Armenian champions and Sports Masters.

2000

Buzand Kasabyan — Honorary President

Buzand Kasabyan, member of the IBF Council and president of the Bulgarian Badminton Federation, becomes honorary president of the federation — a major milestone for international recognition and support.

2002

Hrachya Poghosyan Elected President

Hrachya Poghosyan, who had been serving as head coach since 1993, is elected president of the federation — a role he held until 2014, while continuing to guide the national team program.

2006

IBF renamed Badminton World Federation (BWF)

The International Badminton Federation is officially renamed the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Armenia continues its full membership as an internationally affiliated federation.

2014

Ashot Aghababian Elected President

Ashot Aghababian is elected president of the federation on December 25, 2014, succeeding Hrachya Poghosyan and continuing the federation's development program.

2018

Hovhannes Khachatryan Elected President

Hovhannes Khachatryan is elected president of the federation on December 28, 2018 and continues to lead the organization to the present day, overseeing growth in competitions, youth programs, and infrastructure.

Current President

Hovhannes Khachatryan

President — since December 28, 2018

Leading the Badminton Federation of Armenia, working to develop the sport at all levels and strengthen Armenia's presence in international competitions.

Ashot Aghababian

President 2014–2018

Led the federation from December 25, 2014 to December 28, 2018.

Hrachya Poghosyan

President 2002–2014

Served as head coach of the national team since 1993 before being elected president. Led the federation for over a decade.

Buzand Kasabyan

Honorary President — since 2000

Member of the IBF Council and President of the Bulgarian Badminton Federation. Armenian-origin benefactor and lifelong supporter of the federation.

Hrachya Poghosyan

Head Coach — since 1993

Head coach of the Armenian national team since 1993. Has prepared participants for European and Asian championships, winners of international tournaments, Armenian champions and medalists, and Sports Masters.