Badminton Club: President

I'm Guangwei Li, a first-year engineering and architecture design student, and I think I have what it takes to fill this position, I have good organizational skills and I play badminton well. Moreover, I'm always available for discussions and making decisions.

I am an active team member, a passionate ambassador of the sport and a long time player. Badminton at UCL has been my main commitment outside of academics (and sometimes even including academics). I believe I will be able to gain new sponsorships, from the likes of TRME Sports - the sponsors of the Badminton England team, and increase both team and social membership throughout the year. I don’t underestimate this task, but am excited at the potential opportunity to take part in the growth of the sport at UCL. I will also endeavour to provide more social events outside of badminton as well as trips to events like the All England tournament.

My pursuit of the presidency is motivated by a desire to give back to the club that played a pivotal role in my first year at UCL. I am a passionate advocate for the sport with nearly ten years of badminton expertise, from representing the Malacca state in Malaysia to contributing to TeamUCL Badminton Men's First Team in the BUCS Southern Premier Tier and the recent BUCS Individuals Championship in Sheffield. My journey with UCL Badminton has been enriching, and I am determined to recreate, if not enhance, this experience for every club member.

Balancing the needs of competitive and social players, my vision is cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone feels celebrated. Central to my vision is an unwavering commitment to open communication and collaboration. I am dedicated to listening to our members' feedback and ensuring their voices are heard and valued. Collaborating closely with the UCL Students' Union, I aim to address the financial challenges of playing sports in London, creating affordable opportunities for members to engage in badminton.

Running one of the largest sports clubs at UCL is a responsibility I embrace wholeheartedly. I aim to make our badminton community a place for camaraderie, competitiveness, and joy. I am enthusiastic to serve as your president and committed to bringing my passion and dedication to making the UCL Badminton Club a vibrant community where we share a common passion and as a home away from home for our members.