Note:
Both PV Sindhu and Michelle Li have been the global ambassador of the “I Am Badminton” Campaign of BWF since April 2020.
Believe in Sports:
The Believe in Sports Campaign was launched by the IOC in 2018 to raise awareness about the threat of competition manipulation among the athletes, coaches and officials.
Aim:
The campaign aims to prevent competition manipulation.
About PV Sindhu:
i.PV Sindhu is a 25-year-old shuttler from Hyderabad, Telangana who is currently ranked world no. 7 in the Women’s Singles Category(As of 4th May 2021).
ii.She won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
iii.She won India’s first BWF World Championship gold in 2019.
Honours:
- Arjuna Award – 2013
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – 2016
- Padma Shri – 2015
- Padma Bhushan – 2020
About Michelle Li:
Michelle Li born in Hong Kong is a Canadian badminton player who is currently ranked world no 11 in the Women’s Singles Category(As of 4th May 2021).
About International Olympic Committee(IOC):
President– Thomas Bach
Established on 23rd June 1894
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland