BCA MEMO – Call for Applications – BWF Coach Education Level 2 Course (Gaborone, 17–24 February 2026)

In line with its development strategy, BCA will be organizing a BWF Coach Education Level 2 Course in Gaborone, Botswana, from 17 to 24 February 2026. For this purpose, BCA is launching a scholarship programme for eight (8) candidates to attend the course. Selected candidates may be granted either: 100% scholarship, covering airfare and accommodation…

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BCA MEMO – Publication of All Africa Senior Championships 2026 Prospectus

The prospectus, and the relevant forms, for the All Africa Senior Championships 2026, which will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 9 to 15 February 2026 has been published. Key Important Dates All Africa Men’s & Women’s Team Championships 2026 Deadline (Team Nomination): Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 23h59 BWF HQ (Kuala Lumpur) time (GMT…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Sayfulnasr Keeshar Mohammed Alaqeebi

Shuttle Time Tutor, Libyan Badminton Federation   Childhood Days I was born and raised in Benghazi in a middle class family. I completed my primary and secondary education there and developed an interest in sports from a young age. First Experience of Badminton I first saw badminton during a training course held in the capital,…

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BCA MEMO – CALL FOR REGISTRATION – Close the Year Financially Strong – BCA Finance Training (Online, 22 December 2025)

                    In line with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022–2028, and in particular our strategic pillar on Member Association Capacity Building, we are pleased to invite you and your federation to the first session in our new 4-part series of BCA Finance Trainings: “Introduction to Financial Planning…

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BCA Youth Camp 2025: Young Talents Rising in Cairo

The sound of shuttles flying across the hall echoes through the Polica Sports Federation in Cairo, Egypt. Laughter, quick footsteps, and the energy of young players fill the air. For five days, from 23 to 27 October 2025, this vibrant venue has become home to some of Africa’s most promising badminton talents, all gathered for…

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BCA MEMO – Call for application – BWF Level 1 & Para Badminton Level 1 Coach Education (6–16 Dec. 2025, Dakar, Sénégal)

As part of our ongoing commitment to the development of badminton coaches, the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) is delighted to announce the organisation of a BWF Level 1 Coach Training coupled with the BWF Level 1 Para badminton Coach Training. This initiative aligns with the BCA’s strategic plan to build the capacity of coaches…

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BCA MEMO – Call for Applications – BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting (Cape Town, 29 Nov–1 Dec 2025)

In line with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022–2028, BCA is pleased to announce the upcoming BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting, which will bring together coordinators from across Africa to strengthen the implementation and impact of the Shuttle Time programme from 29 November to 01 December in Cape Town, South Africa. The Objectives of the…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Jean Yves Razafimahatratra

Shuttle Time Teacher, Teachers Association in Toamasina Madagascar   Growing Up Years As a child, I lived in a world of sports. I played many sports such as football, basketball, handball and volleyball in my childhood, but I didn’t know about badminton at that time. Social life involved taking on a role in community duties.…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Abraham Martin

Shuttle Time Teacher, Badminton Federation of Namibia   I grew up in a close-knit community where family and teamwork were always prioritised. From a poor rural area, I came to Oranjemund at the age of 15 to attend high school. I first saw badminton in 2018 when I moved to Oranjemund. One day I joined…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Moses Adu

Shuttle Time Teacher, Badminton Ghana   I have been in competitive sport since my childhood. As a track and field athlete, I set records in long jump and sprint events, including a standout leap of 6.20 meters in a 1994 long jump competition. During my time at Teacher’s Training College, I set a college long…

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