Badminton Canada – OTTAWA ON – Badminton Canada is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to the organization. Mr. Jordan Bridal and Mr. Rahim Karmali will be joining Badminton Canada in the newly created roles of High Performance Manager and Communications Manager respectively.

Jordan Bridal joins Badminton Canada in the role of High Performance Manager. Jordan will play a key role in implementing, supporting as well as further developing Badminton Canada’s High Performance Plan and will work closely with National Team athletes to ensure they reach their full potential.  Jordan comes to Badminton Canada with over 14 years of experience working in the Canadian Sport system; with stints with Commonwealth Games Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and most recently with the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Jordan shares: “I am very happy to become a member of Badminton Canada at this very exciting time. I look forward to helping Canadian badminton athletes achieve great success on the national and international stages.” Jordan will officially start with Badminton Canada May 24, 2016.

Rahim Karmali also joins Badminton Canada in the role of Communications Manager. For over 15 years, Rahim has been involved in the world of badminton as one of our top former junior athletes, coach and tournament organizer from Montreal, QC. Upon completing his Masters in Communication at the University of Ottawa, Rahim brings a wide range of experience in bilingual media, marketing, and communications. Rahim shares: “It’s a privilege and honour to join Badminton Canada. I look forward to developing new communications strategies to better promote our beloved sport of badminton throughout Canada and the globe.”  Rahim will manage and develop content for Badminton Canada website and social media networks as well as Badminton Canada’s primary media liaison.

“It’s an exciting time for Badminton Canada” stated Joe Morissette, Executive Director. “The hiring of these two exceptional individuals greatly increases our capacity to support our athletes and share with all Canadians their success both on and off the court.”

Jordan will officially start with Badminton Canada May 24, 2016 and can be contacted at jordan@badminton.ca / 613 569 2424 ex 102. Rahim officially started with Badminton Canada on May 9, 2016 and can be reached atrahim@badminton.ca .

About Badminton Canada

Badminton Canada is the national governing body of the sport of badminton in Canada. Our mission is to be an innovative and highly respected sports organization that is the leader in contributing to badminton becoming the most successful racquet sport in Canada and the world by enabling Canadian Athletes, Coaches and Officials of all ages, cultural background and skill level the opportunity to excel in badminton and in life.  For further information, visit www.badminton.ca.

Joe Morissette
Executive Director / Directeur général
Badminton Canada