Inspiring women and girls into badminton

Bhavni Shah

Bhavni has always enjoyed played badminton socially, first as a child and then in her teens. Bhavni enjoys being active, attending various classes, from bootcamps, dance classes, boxercise to yoga. Bhavni has learned a lot about the advances of keeping an active lifestyle which help individuals stay healthy, alert, stronger and energetic.

Bhavni is our Club’s Women in Badminton ambassador, having set-up monthly sessions for women in January 2022 to encourage more participation by women in the club. The sessions provide a friendly, fun, safe and positive environment. Bhavni’s commitment to this has seen the club successfully approved as a supporter of This Girl Can which is a nationwide campaign launched by Sport England.

Bhavni is a member of Badminton England’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, helping to make badminton the nation’s most accessible, diverse, and inclusive sport.

Bhavni is a Policy Advisor by profession, having over 15 years experience of working a the heart of government as a civil servant within HM Treasury.