Para-Badminton mourns Jim Mackay

Jim Mackay, one of the founding members of International Badminton Association for the Disabled (IBAD), passed away yesterday. The international badminton family knew Jim Mackay, who’d very often come to the […]

Jim Mackay, one of the founding members of International Badminton Association for the Disabled (IBAD), passed away yesterday. The international badminton family knew Jim Mackay, who’d very often come to the best badminton events with his warm smile and great sense of humour. He had been very active in the development of the sport for disabled players, as states one of his friends, Derek, today:

His contribution to badminton for those with disabilities through his work with IBAD – later to become the World Federation (PBWF) before its merger with the BWF – cannot be underestimated. I know that he derived great pleasure from the BWF’s recognition of that contribution via its Meritorious Service Award but the real “icing on the cake” for Jim came with last October’s announcement that is to become a Paralympic sport. It’s a great pity that he will not be there to see the first events in Tokyo as I know that would have made him incredibly proud and will be a true vindication of his early work and faith in our sport.

“As yet we have no details of the funeral arrangements but will pass them on as they become available.”

We at Badzine send our condolences to his friends and family.

Raphaël Sachetat

About Raphaël Sachetat

Raphael is the Chief Editor of Badzine International. He is the founder of the website together with Jean François Chauveau. After many years writing for the BWF and many publications around the world about badminton, he now leads a team of young and dynamic writers for Badzine.