CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -PV Sindhu was named alongside five others who will serve as members till 2025.

Detailed explanation-2: -"BWF is pleased to announce the six members of the BWF Athletes’ Commission 2021 – 2025: Iris Wang (USA), Robin Tabeling (NED), Greysia Polii (INA), Kim Soyeong (KOR), Pusarla V Sindhu (IND), Zheng Si Wei (CHN), ” the BWF said in a statement. The Chair and Deputy Chair will be decided among the six members.

Detailed explanation-3: -PV Sindhu appointed BWF’s Athletes’ Commission member.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greysia Polii has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission after a vote between the six members. With the new position, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women’s doubles champion becomes a member of the BWF Council until the next elections in 2025 and brings a renewed sense of passion, energy, and experience.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Athletes’ Commission aims is to represent the needs and views of athletes to the BWF Council and Committees. The Chair of the Athletes’ Commission is a voting member of the Council and has the responsibility to advise Committees and Council on matters relevant to athletes.