I have absolutely no need to "beef" with BWF, but I'm so tired of the disconnect between players and BWF.
Everything needs to go through the Federation, but I'm an individual athlete with my own team, making my own decisions!
Some players are happy to be in the federation. That's great, but we are some athletes who are independent!
What has especially upset me recently is the handling of Beiwen Zhang's case. She is struggling mentally and financially, but she has no choice but to continue playing because "mental health" is not a good enough reason to avoid the obligations for "Top Comitted Players."
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If we as a sport don't take mental health seriously, then where are we heading?
I appreciate what the work Athlete Committe are doing, but I'm very sorry, but we have absolutely no power to change anything as the situation is now, and the only way BWF will listen is that we as players speak up.
Many players are scared to talk publicly, which is understandable, giving the power Federations have. But I have a responsibility. For current players and future generations. And I'm not going to not speak my mind!!! And also YOU, the fans. Deserve to know what is going on.
Without the support from all you around the world, we are nothing, and it's time we all acknowledge this. We need to work together, and we as players need to be heard. BWF has many good things to grow our sport, but we could do so much better together.
Will there be any change because of my posts? Probably not, but I won't look back in years from now and look at a career where I didn't fight for what I think is right for the players, the fans, and our sport!
Beiwen Zhang (@Beiwen0712) is making Badminton more popular in 🇺🇸 by being the best ever 🎉
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